Which statement best completes the diagram? Factors Leading to the
Rise of the Byzantine
Empire
Emperor Justinian
was an effective
leader
Byzantine troops
conquered western
European Territory
*
O A. The Ottoman Empire captured the city of Constantinople.
O B. Citizens rioted out of anger at Emperor Justinian
O C. The Roman Empire became too big for one leader to rule.
D. The pope called for a crusade against Muslim invaders.

B. Citizens rioted out of anger at Emperor Justinian

Explanation:

The rightful statement to follow would be the Nika riots where citizens rioted out of anger against Justinian due to corruption and increased taxation. They were controlled behind the scenes by rebellious nobles and senators.

Justinian put down the revolt by killing more than 30,000 rioters and regained control.

Option A would be wrong because this happened many years after Justinian. Option C happened before the Byzantine empire was formed and therefore before Justinian and Option D happened around the time of option A.