Question

What evidence from the passage best supports the inference that Europe was dangerous for merchants to travel to before the 1100s?

"because of a series of fairs and wars"
"guaranteed the safety of any merchant"
"the one place where Europeans could buy and sell products"
"a first step in connecting them to the riches and tastes beyond"

Answer 1

"because of a series of fairs and wars"

This phrase mentions wars (and instability), which supports the idea that travel in Europe was dangerous for merchants before the 1100s.