Which of these statements concerning the organization of trade in the Asian sea network before the 16th century is accurate?

A) it was dominated by Arab merchants who worked together to establish a trade monopoly

B) no single country controlled it, and force was usually absent from commercial exchanges

C) Europeans controlled it only after Spain defeated the Ottoman navy at the Battle of Lepanto

D) the Chinese were able to use their superior navy to secure military dominance of the system

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Adolfo Williams

21 March, 15:34

Which of these statements concerning the organization of trade in the Asian sea network before the 16th century is accurate?

A) it was dominated by Arab merchants who worked together to establish a trade monopoly

B) no single country controlled it, and force was usually absent from commercial exchanges

C) Europeans controlled it only after Spain defeated the Ottoman navy at the Battle of Lepanto

D) the Chinese were able to use their superior navy to secure military dominance of the system

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Kylie · Answer 1

No single country controlled it, and force was usually absent from commercial exchanges (B)

Explanation:

The Asian sea network before the 16th century was been traveled by the Spanish, Portuguese and the English no particular country controlled it but goods where been traded by all without interference gods traded on this route included animals, works of art and other valuables.

these Asian sea route was been plied by each country in other for them to be able to buy all the necessary goods and services they need but can't get in their own country. the Muslims also plied this Asia sea routes for hundreds of years but the Europeans didn't like it and wanted them off the sea route.

Xena · Answer 2

The answer is going to be B). no single country controlled it, ans force was usually absent from commercial exchanges