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 severely weakened the Byzantine Empire and contributed to its decline in the final period. This loss of territory resulted in a significant reduction in revenue and military power for the Byzantine Empire.

Which of the Following Events Changed the Fortunes of Byzantium