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← HistoryWhich consequence faced envoys bearing bad tidings to Constantinople?
A)Ceremonial obfuscation masks true purpose✓
B)Forced recitation of apologies
C)Ritual blinding and exile
D)Lavish gifts and pressured alliance
💡 Explanation
Ceremonial obfuscation diminished the impact of messengers delivering bad news because diplomatic Protocol, rather than outright execution, reduced the immediate appearance of the threat; therefore face was saved, rather than relationships destroyed.
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