Which of the following events changed the fortunes of Byzantium in the final or Late Byzantine period?
A) the defeat of the Sasanians in 1261
B) the Seljuk Turks captured most of Anatolia
C) William II of Sicily sought an alliance with Constantinople
D) a successful treaty was negotiated between Constantinople and Rome

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The capture of most of Anatolia by the Seljuk Turks significantly weakened the Byzantine Empire, leading to a decline in its fortunes during the Late Byzantine period.

Which of the Following Events Changed the Fortunes of Byzantium