Question

which event during justinian’s rule most directly reduced the population and weakened the empire’s strength? a volcanic eruption near constantinople a famine that ruined harvests for decades a drought that dried major rivers a bubonic plague outbreak killing millions

Explanation:

During Justinian's rule, the bubonic plague (Justinian Plague) outbreak killed millions, directly reducing population and weakening the Byzantine Empire. Volcanic eruption, famine, and drought had less direct and massive population impact compared to the plague.

Answer:

D. A bubonic plague outbreak killing millions