What was used to bring Slavs under Byzantine control?
A) Extreme force to overcome the powerful chieftains
B) The desire of the Slavs to be part of the Byzantine culture and way of life, including religion
C) The relentless pressure from those the Slavs had conquered to accept their culture as a means to prevent revolt
D) The methodical adoption of Slav festivals and holidays into the Byzantine religious calendar
E) None of these
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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