In the seventh century, the greatest challenge to the Byzantine Empire came from the
A. attacks from Persians to the East and Slavs to the north.
B. rise of Islam.
C. increased militarization as a result of external threats.
D. the loss of the provinces of Syria and Palestine.
E. Arab attacks on Constantinople.
Answer: B
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