Question

Select all that apply.

What goods did Europeans send to the East in trade?
A) spices
B) foodstuffs
C) silk
D) timber

Answer 1

spices and silk

Answer 2

Letters A and C. Let us understand why:

European maritime expansion has created new trade routes, connecting many parts of the world, but commercial interest was the main reason.

In the European markets, which flourished during the Late Middle Ages, the sale of spices and other Oriental goods provided very high profits to merchants. Silk fabrics, porcelains and a number of condiments, such as cloves, pepper, and cinnamon, used for food preservation, met a large number of buyers.