Question

Compare the reactions of the Byzantine and Sasanian Empires to Islamic conquest.(1 point) Responses The Sasanians stayed strong, the Byzantines crumbled after their capital was taken. The Sasanians stayed strong, the Byzantines crumbled after their capital was taken. Both empires lost territory, but remained in power for several more centuries. Both empires lost territory, but remained in power for several more centuries. The empires worked together to repel the Muslim Arabs. The empires worked together to repel the Muslim Arabs. The Sasanians crumbled due to instability, the Byzantines held out despite losing territory.

Answer 1

The correct comparison of the reactions of the Byzantine and Sasanian Empires to Islamic conquest among the options provided is:

The Sasanians crumbled due to instability, the Byzantines held out despite losing territory.

This reflects the historical context where the Sasanian Empire faced significant internal strife and was unable to effectively respond to the Islamic conquests, leading to its rapid decline. In contrast, the Byzantine Empire, while it lost significant territory and faced challenges, was able to maintain its core governance and adapt over time, remaining a significant power for several centuries afterward.