How did trade with Asia impact Italy?

Question

Italians sought new reasons to extend the Crusades as they fulfilled their need for Asian goods.
The Byzantine Empire secured its position by becoming a conduit of trade between Italy and the Middle East.
The increased trade with Asia led to an economic boom that sparked a cultural revival.
As Italians found new trade routes into Asia, this contact promoted foreign diplomacy.

I believe it's the 3rd one because as they traded with Asia, they made lots of money and merchants got very wealthy and powerful. Am I right?

Answer 1

its not d

Answer 2

Yes, it is the third one.