Question

Select all of the correct options regarding the trade between Asians and Europeans before the Europeans began exploring sea routes to India and China.

• A. Traders from Europe bought spices from Indian traders, silk from Chinese traders, and fruits and scents from Arabian traders.
• B. The Asians bought wine from the European traders.
• C. The European traders bought numerous items from the Asians in exchange for gold and silver.
• D. The Italians procured Asian goods from the Mongolians with whom they had a trade agreement.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Traders from Europe bought spices from Indian traders, silk from Chinese traders, and fruits and scents from Arabian traders.
B The Asians bought wine from the European traders.
C The European traders bought numerous items from the Asians in exchange for gold and silver.

Before the Europeans began colonising other parts of the world, there was a huge incentive for people who wished to be in the trading and commerce business. The Europeans were heavily dependent on their trade with the Asians in order to procure a number of items that they considered essential.

Traders from Europe bought spices from Indian traders, silk from Chinese traders, and fruits and scents from Arabian traders, in exchange for gold and silver. In turn, the Asians bought wine from the European traders.