Select the statement that correctly compares the economic systems of the Roman and the Byzantine Empires.(1 point)

Responses

The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both built extensive networks of paved roads in order to direct and control trade.
The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both built extensive networks of paved roads in order to direct and control trade.

The Roman Empire established networks of interregional trade, while the Byzantine Empire was unable to support interregional trade.
The Roman Empire established networks of interregional trade, while the Byzantine Empire was unable to support interregional trade.

The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both controlled trade on the western parts of the Silk Road.
The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both controlled trade on the western parts of the Silk Road.

The Byzantine Empire was able to tax trade while the Roman Empire did not.

1 answer

The correct statement that compares the economic systems of the Roman and the Byzantine Empires is:

"The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both built extensive networks of paved roads in order to direct and control trade."

This statement accurately reflects the infrastructure that both empires used to facilitate and control trade within their respective territories.