Less than 100 years after it was founded, the Byzantine Empire faced several major invasions and problems in the community. The Visigoths, Huns, Avars, Slavs, Bulgars, and Persians invaded the empire between 395 C.E. and 527 C.E. In addition to foreign invasions, different religious groups and political groups began to form in some areas of the empire.

Question

Based on the excerpt, what can be concluded about the Byzantine Empire in the fifth century?
A.
The government refused to accept people of different races.
B.
The empire's economy was strong and continually expanding.
C.
Most of the empire's citizens prospered during this time.
D.
Its development was slowed by wars and social division.

Answer 1

Based on the excerpt, the conclusion that can be drawn about the Byzantine Empire in the fifth century is:

D. Its development was slowed by wars and social division.

The excerpt highlights the invasions and the emergence of different religious and political groups, which suggests that these factors negatively impacted the empire's stability and development during this time.