Which statement accurately compares the Byzantine emperors Justiniani and Basil 11?
O A. Both emperors granted independence to outlying territories in
order to consolidate and strengthen the heart of the empire.
O B. Both emperors expanded the boundaries of the empire by
conquering regions along the Mediterranean Sea.
O C. Both emperors were killed in battles early in their reigns, leaving
behind vulnerable governments and borders.
O D. Both emperors streamlined and reorganized numerous older laws
into a single coherent code.