Which statement accurately compares the Byzantine emperors Justinian I and Basil ll?
A. Both emperors expanded the boundaries of the empire by
conquering regions along the Mediterranean Sea.
B. Both emperors streamlined and reorganized numerous older laws
into a single coherent code.
C. Both emperors were killed in battles early in their reigns, leaving
behind vulnerable governments and borders.
D. Both emperors granted independence to outlying territories in
order to consolidate and strengthen the heart of the empire.