What role did merchants from Venice, Italy play in the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

They competed successfully with the Byzantines for trade with Asia.

They gained positions in the Byzantine court and misled the emperors.

They advised the pope in his diplomatic efforts against the Byzantines.

They became allies of the Muslim caliphates, financing the latter's armies.

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What role did merchants from Venice, Italy play in the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

 They competed successfully with the Byzantines for trade with Asia.

 They gained positions in the Byzantine court and misled the emperors.

 They advised the pope in his diplomatic efforts against the Byzantines.

 They became allies of the Muslim caliphates, financing the latter's armies.

anonymous · Answer

A

anonymous · Answer

I'm pretty sure I would double check though

anonymous · Answer

yeah i did it is right i found it right before you replied thanks

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome