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← HistoryWhich outcome resulted from the Byzantine use of the 'Silk Road tax' in diplomatic dealings?
A)Reduced dependence on military force✓
B)Increased reliance on direct tribute
C)Decreased internal textile production
D)Enhanced trade with Western Europe
💡 Explanation
Applying economic leverage fostered alliances, because Byzantine diplomacy successfully substituted economic incentives for overt force. This strategy utilized tax implementation as coercive diplomacy rather than relying upon conventional armies, therefore mitigating military confrontations.
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