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Compare the reactions of the Byzantine and Sasanian Empires to Islamic conquest.(1 point) Responses 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. 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 Sasanians stayed strong, the Byzantines crumbled after their capital was taken.

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The most accurate response is: The Sasanians crumbled due to instability, the Byzantines held out despite losing territory.

The Sasanian Empire was weakened by internal strife and external pressures, which ultimately led to its rapid downfall after the Islamic conquests. In contrast, while the Byzantine Empire did lose significant territory, it maintained its structural integrity and continued to exist for several more centuries.