Question

Why did European merchants and rulers want to trade directly with Asia rather than through the Italian merchants in Genoa and Venice? A. The Italian culture clashed with other European cultures. B. Italy was not accessible to other European countries. C. Italy had a cruel government that oppressed foreign merchants. D. Prices would go down, making profits greater.

Answer 1

I'm not very sure but in a purely business standpoint it should be D. But don't quote me on that, I don't have your book