Question

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which statement describes one long-term economic effect of islamic expansion?
the byzantine empire began to trade only with the west and did not have any economic ties with the islamic world.
the byzantine empire’s economy became stagnant because it was cut off from trade with other parts of the world.
the byzantine empire’s dependence on the east for raw materials as well as a market for their goods grew.
the byzantine empire became part of a circle of trade that included western europe and the islamic world.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The Byzantine Empire didn't stop trading with the Islamic world; this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The Byzantine Empire wasn't cut off from world trade; Islamic expansion connected it to more trade, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: The Byzantine Empire's trade with the East (including Islamic regions) was significant, but the key long - term effect was being part of a broader trade circle, so this is not the best choice.
• Option 4: Islamic expansion led to the Byzantine Empire being part of a trade circle that included Western Europe and the Islamic world. This accurately describes a long - term economic effect of Islamic expansion.

Answer:

The Byzantine Empire became part of a circle of trade that included Western Europe and the Islamic world.