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What was the primary economic impact on an empire that controlled key trading cities along the Silk Roads?

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Possession of key cities discouraged overland trade in favor of maritime routes due to increased piracy and banditry risks inland.

B

Control over trading cities allowed empires to collect taxes and tariffs which bolstered their economic strength.

C

Trading cities’ control led to exclusive rights to certain luxury goods, decreasing overall trade volume but increasing rarity value.

D

Empires often lost significant military resources in protecting these cities which negated any potential economic benefits from taxation.

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