During the Middle Ages, Italian merchants increased the amount of inter-regional trade by

Question

A.
importing goods from the Americas and selling them to people in Europe.
B.
exporting goods to Africa and selling them to people in Muslim nations.
C.
importing goods from Asia and selling them to people in Europe.
D.
exporting goods to Asia and selling them to people in Buddhist nations.

Answer 1

C. importing goods from Asia and selling them to people in Europe.

During the Middle Ages, Italian merchants played a crucial role in facilitating trade between Europe and Asia, particularly through the Mediterranean Sea. They imported various luxury goods such as spices, silk, and precious metals from Asia, which were highly sought after in European markets.