What event led to Phocas becoming Emperor?
Coronation by the Pope
An election
An army revolt
A palace coup
Answer
An army revolt led to Phocas becoming Emperor. In 602, the Byzantine army, which was stationed in the Balkans to defend against the Avars and Slavs, mutinied against Emperor Maurice. The army elected Phocas, a senior military officer, as their new emperor. Phocas then marched on Constantinople and defeated Maurice's forces. Maurice and his sons were executed, and Phocas was proclaimed emperor.
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