Question

Which of the following best explains why the price of spices in Europe imported by the Portuguese declined? (1 point)

1. Bartolomeu Dias was able to find vast amounts of spices in south Africa.

2. The Venetians sold the spices for less because they were so powerful they didn't need the money.

3. European desire for spices decreased and people were no longer interested in Asian luxury goods.

4. There was no longer a tax placed on goods from Muslim trader and Venetian intermediaries.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

1. Bartolomeu Dias was able to find vast amounts of spices in South Africa.