Question

what was one economic problem that hurt byzantine trade after justinian? loss of trade routes and heavy taxation discovery of new gold mines nearby population boom increasing merchants elimination of all taxes by the emperor

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Loss of trade routes and heavy taxation": After Justinian, the Byzantine Empire faced issues like losing control of key trade routes (e.g., to Arab expansion) and heavy taxation that burdened merchants, harming trade.
• "Discovery of new gold mines nearby": New gold mines would likely boost trade, not hurt it, so this is incorrect.
• "Population boom increasing merchants": A population boom with more merchants would help trade, not hurt it, so this is incorrect.
• "Elimination of all taxes by the emperor": Eliminating taxes would likely help trade (as merchants have more capital), so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Loss of trade routes and heavy taxation