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The Middle East has been a crossroads for trade from Asia, Africa, and Europe. Which is a major

result of this fact?

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Well to control such a strategic place is power, and that kind of power is riches. The Middle East was powerful and rich. Think of the Ottoman Empire, basically controlling the trade in and out of Europe, introducing gun powder from the east, and riches from Africa. I do hope this helps! 
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