Question

Southeast Asia’s location on international trade routes led to contact with

A. Russia and the Middle East.
B. India and China.
C. Europe and North America.
D. Australia and Antarctica.

Answer 1

the answer is not A i just toke the test and it said it was wrong.

Answer 2

Southeast Asia’s location on international trade routes led to contact with "A. Russia and the Middle East," since Southeast Asia is inclusive of the Middle East, which lies between Russia and many important trade blocks.