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← HistoryWhich outcome accelerated decline amongst Byzantine silk artisans when Western demand increased?
A)Reduced silk thread quality✓
B)Mandatory silk worm eradication
C)Increased silk dye availability
D)Enhanced access to silkworm eggs
💡 Explanation
Increased demand strained production capacity, because reduced curing time decreased overall silk protein development, introducing structural weaknesses via decreased fibroin quantities; therefore silk thread quality diminished, rather than production increases or advantages occurring.
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