How Did Rome's Appetite for Luxury Goods from the Far

Multiple Choice

How did Rome's appetite for luxury goods from the Far East affect the Roman Empire?

A) It depleted Rome's precious metals supply and undermined its monetary system.
B) It increased trade and,therefore,increased Rome's export revenue.
C) It changed the traditional Roman culture.
D) It increased domestic production of luxury goods and spurred competition.
E) It made Rome independent of other cultures and therefore strengthened it politically.