3. In response to ongoing invasions into the Byzantine Empire during the sixth and seventh centuries, Emperor Heraclius reorganized the military by OA. creating the theme system
OB. recruiting farmers into the military
OC. collecting higher taxes
OD. requiring military service from all men in the empire.

A.

Explanation: Creating the Theme System

"Most scholars now agree that it was Heraclius who initiated the Militarization of Anatolia, known as the theme (military district) system, which was further developed and extended by his successors."

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