Question

The following map shows the Byzantine Empire in 565 AD (CE), 1020 AD (CE), and 1360 AD (CE). Use the map to answer the following question:

What does the map show about the Byzantine Empire's territory at its height around 565 AD (CE)?

a. The Byzantine Empire controlled most of the African continent.

b. The Byzantine Empire controlled a small portion of southwestern Europe.

c. The Byzantine Empire controlled all access to the Black Sea.

d. The Byzantine Empire controlled most of northern Europe.