Social Studies - Which of the following groups was converted to Christianity in the tenth century C.E.

Which of the following groups was converted to Christianity in the tenth century C.E. by missionaries from the Byzantine Empire? 

(A) Franks 

(B) Visigoths 

(C) Russians 

(D) Anglo-Saxons

Answer: 

Option (C) is correct. 

The Russian Grand Prince of Kiev, Vladimir I, converted to Christianity in 988 C.E. and ordered the conversion of his subjects in the Byzantine (Greek Orthodox) rite. The Franks were converted by papal emissaries from Rome. The Visigoths began converting to Christianity as they came in contact with the Roman Empire. AngloSaxons were converted in part by Celtic Irish and Scottish missionaries and in part by Augustine of Canterbury, a missionary appointed by Pope Gregory the Great.