Why Was Maritime Trade Better in Southeast Asia Than in Western

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why was maritime trade better in Southeast Asia than in Western Asia?

• A)Ports had better access to fresh water and could sustain a permanent settlement.
• B)There were more monsoons in the western part of Asia.
• C)There were more mountains in western Asia and fewer ports.
• D)Religious differences did not allow trade between cultures.
• E)There were no women in port cities, so sailors didn't want to stop there.

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