Trade was such an important aspect of Carthaginian life that,
a. it was not taxed
b. the Carthaginians ruled their empire indirectly
c. the Carthaginians did not require military services
d. the Carthaginians did not conquer neighbors for fear of upsetting trade relationships
Ans: b. the Carthaginians ruled their empire indirectly
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