Question

When comparing the economic practices of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire, which response describes a difference?(1 point)
Responses

The Byzantines were economic innovators, as the Romans continued many of the economic practices that had been started before them.
The Byzantines were economic innovators, as the Romans continued many of the economic practices that had been started before them.

The Byzantine Empire paved their own roads, while the Romans used roads that had been established before them.
The Byzantine Empire paved their own roads, while the Romans used roads that had been established before them.

The Roman Empire standardized taxes on all trade within their empire, while the Byzantine Empire had different taxes for different goods.
The Roman Empire standardized taxes on all trade within their empire, while the Byzantine Empire had different taxes for different goods.

The Roman Empire imported silk from China, while the Byzantine Empire was able to produce their own silk.

Answer 1

The Roman Empire imported silk from China, while the Byzantine Empire was able to produce their own silk.

(Justification: Byzantium acquired silkworms/technology in the 6th century and developed a domestic silk industry; Rome had relied on imports via the Silk Road.)