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

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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 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.

Answer 1

The most accurate response to compare 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.

The Sasanian Empire was significantly weakened by internal strife and was unable to effectively respond to the Islamic conquests, leading to its rapid downfall. In contrast, the Byzantine Empire managed to maintain a degree of continuity and governance even after losing substantial territory, demonstrating resilience in the face of external pressures.