Question

What is the central idea of the passage? In the Middle Ages, spices that are now ordinary were rare imports from faraway places. The spices at the Champagne fair were from the Middle East, where they were used in cooking. Pepper was highly regarded in Europe, so merchants demanded more and more of it. The Champagne fairs relied on a vast trade network that drove up the prices of new and rare goods

Answer 1

(A)- In the Middle Ages, spices that are now ordinary were rare imports from faraway places.

Answer 2

A). In the Middle Ages, spices that are now ordinary were rare imports from faraway places.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the question, option A i.e. 'In the Middle Ages, spices that are now ordinary were rare imports from faraway places' reveals the central idea of the passage. The spices like pepper, cinnamon, etc, were quite trending yet rare as they were not only used in adding flavor to the food but also had various medicinal uses and thus, they were imported from southwest coast of India to distinct parts of world. The Italian merchants used to travel from 'Mediterranean sea to Syria' for buying these costly spices for trading and other uses. Thus, this implies that spices were very rare imports in the middle ages and hence, option A is the correct answer.