Question

What led to the beginning of long distance trade?

• A. Availability of spices like pepper in Europe and West
• B. Spread of information
• C. Discovery of sea routes
• D. Discovery of silk in China

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B Spread of information
C Discovery of sea routes
D Discovery of silk in China

Spices like pepper and cinnamon were available in South Asian countries like India and Indonesia. The demand of these spices was high in Europe and Western countries as they were not available there. This led to the beginning of long distance trade. Spread of information, discovery of sea routes and discovery of silk in China also led to trade and exchange.