Which of the Following Was a Consequence of Trade Shifting

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a consequence of trade shifting from land-based trade routes to sea-based trade routes?

• A) Coastal trading cities expanded dramatically.
• B) Banditry decreased.
• C) Trade in luxury goods decreased.
• D) The world's regions were not as well connected.

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