Question
Which statement accurately contrasts the Ottoman and Byzantine empires
during the 1400s?
• A. The Ottoman Empire was under attack by crusaders, while the
Byzantine Empire was under attack by Germanic tribes.
• B. The Ottoman Empire was politically corrupt and ineffective, while
the Byzantine Empire was in its Golden Age.
• C. The Ottoman Empire spread its influence through trade, while the
Byzantine Empire only expanded through military action.
• D. The Ottoman Empire was expanding, unified, and strong, while the
Byzantine Empire was declining, divided, and weak.
Answer
D. The Ottoman Empire was expanding, unified, and strong, while the Byzantine Empire was declining, divided, and weak.