Which of the following conclusion that might be drawn about the Byzantine Empire as the result of its conflicts with its neighbors is most true?
a. the wars with Islamic powers demonstrate the inherent weakness of the Byzantine military
b. the outcomes of wars demonstrate that by the 10th century the empire was completely decadent and incapable of defending itself
c. the Byzantine Empire continued to lose tax revenues through loss of territory in the Balkans
d. despite all of its difficulties, its wars with its neighbors demonstrate that the empire had real core strength
e. the role of Theodora and other women in the wars demonstrate that the intrusion of women into Byzantine politics was highly destructive
Answer: D