Which provinces did the Sassanid Empire invades during Phocas's reign?
The Western Provinces
The Northern Provinces
The Southern Provinces
The Eastern Provinces
Answer
During Phocas's reign, the Sassanid Empire invaded the Eastern Provinces, which were under the control of the Byzantine Empire. This was a significant event because it marked the beginning of a period of decline for the Byzantine Empire. The Sassanid Empire was able to take advantage of the Byzantine Empire's internal problems and successfully invaded the Eastern Provinces.
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