What was Basil II's biggest military accomplishment?
A. His unprecedented conquering of the Mongols.
B. Using free farmers to make up the rank and file of his cavalry.
C. His annexation of Bulgaria to the empire.
D. Expanding the empire to its largest point since the beginning of the seventh century.
E. Blinding 14,000 Bulgar captives.
Answer: D
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