What role did merchants from Venice, Italy, play in the decline of the Byzantine Empire? They gained control over many Byzantine trading routes. 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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Ashlee

18 March, 00:43

What role did merchants from Venice, Italy, play in the decline of the Byzantine Empire? They gained control over many Byzantine trading routes. 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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Georgia Morgan · Answer 1

They gained control over many byzantine trade routes. The first is your answer

Seth Frank · Answer 2

The correct statement is the first one you provided. By having control over trade routes they were able to assist in the falling of the the Byzantine Empire.