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← HistoryWhich outcome resulted during Byzantine diplomacy when emissaries presented deceptively fragile gifts?
A)Immediate alliance confirmation with perceived weakness
B)Increased scrutiny for underlying manipulation✓
C)Simplified trade route establishment protocols
D)Guaranteed military non-aggression pacts
💡 Explanation
Increased scrutiny resulted because the perceived fragility actually was a trojan horse indicating 'trap' using *signaling theory*; therefore wariness increased, rather than trust which could encourage quick agreements under false conditions and potential danger.
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