Which of the following best describes Middle Eastern trade in the period 1000 to 1450 ?
A
A unified Islamic Empire eliminated all internal tariffs and encouraged trade.
B
The area was engaged in regular trade with China, India, and sub-Saharan Africa.
ะก
The Ottoman Empire drained the resources of the area in the Empire's war with India.
D
The Byzantine Empire and the Russian Empire controlled trade in the area.
E
The area ceased trading with Europe but continued trading with sub-Saharan Africa,