Which effect resulted from the Byzantine's mastery of sericulture?

💡 Explanation

A flourishing textile industry occurred because the Byzantine Empire controlled silk production, driving economic innovation. This monopolization of silk filament processing enriched its economy, attracting merchants, therefore fostering a unique cultural identity, rather than others related to military or infrastructural consequences.

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