Question

question 12
multiple choice worth 5 points)
(01.07 mc)
what was the long - term consequence of the byzantine landowners known as the powerful?
an enduring resurgence of byzantine influence internationally
a restructuring of the economy to be more just to poor laborers
a corrupted and weakened imperial government
the introduction of modern free - market principles into the empire

Explanation:

The Byzantine "Powerful" (dynatoi) were wealthy landowners who accumulated large estates, seized power from small landholders, and undermined imperial authority by bribing officials, avoiding taxes, and building private armies. This eroded the central government's revenue, military strength, and legitimacy, leading to its long-term corruption and weakness. The other options are incorrect: they did not boost international influence, they exploited poor laborers rather than creating a just economy, and modern free-market principles did not exist in this historical context.

Answer:

C. A corrupted and weakened imperial government