which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the byzantine empire

A. the decision to divide the Roman empire into two
B. the dispute between the pope and the patriarch of Constantinople
C. repeated attacks by Muslim invaders
D. the conquests of Justinian in the west

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The Byzantine Empire experienced several cycles of growth and decay over the course of nearly a thousand years, including major losses during the Arab conquests of the 7th century. However, modern historians generally agree that the start of the empire's final decline began in the 11th century. In the 11th century the empire experienced a major catastrophe in which most of its heartland territory in Anatolia was lost to the Seljuk Turks following the Battle of Manzikert and ensuing civil war.
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I think the actual answer is arrival of invaders but that's just from my history textbook.
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Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine empire?
A. Conversation of the Slaves
B. Iconoclasm
C. arrival of invaders
D. Recapture of Rome
The arrival of invaders was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine Empire. So, the correct option is C.