Question
Which two groups of merchants are going to control most trade between Asia and Europe?
A. American and French
B. Spanish and Portuguese
C. Italian and African
D. Arab and Italian
A. American and French
B. Spanish and Portuguese
C. Italian and African
D. Arab and Italian
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **D. Arab and Italian**. Historically, Arab traders played a significant role in connecting Asia and Europe through trade routes, particularly during the Middle Ages, while Italian merchants, particularly those from cities like Venice and Genoa, were instrumental in facilitating trade between the two regions.