Compare the reactions of the Byzantine and Sasanian Empires to Islamic conquest.(1 point)

Question

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.

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

The empires worked together to repel the Muslim Arabs.
The empires worked together to repel the Muslim Arabs.

Both empires lost territory, but remained in power for several more centuries.

Answer 1

The correct response that accurately captures the reactions of the Byzantine and Sasanian Empires to Islamic conquest is:

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

This response reflects the historical context where the Sasanian Empire faced significant internal strife and instability that contributed to its rapid decline following the Islamic conquests, while the Byzantine Empire, despite losing substantial territory, was able to maintain its existence for several more centuries, particularly by adapting to the new political realities and managing its resources effectively.