Which of the Following Conclusions That Might Be Drawn About

Which of the following conclusions that might be drawn about the Byzantine Empire as the result of its conflicts with its neighbors is most true?

A) Despite all of its difficulties, its wars with its neighbors demonstrates that the empire had real core strength.
B) The outcome of the wars demonstrates that by the 10th century the empire was completely decadent and incapable of defending itself.
C) The wars with Islamic powers demonstrate the inherent weakness of the Byzantine military.
D) The role of Theodora and other women in the wars demonstrate that the intrusion of women into Byzantine politics was highly destructive.