Question

Read the passage from Sugar Changed the World.

In the 1100s, the richest Europeans slowly began to add more flavor to their food—because of a series of fairs and wars. A smart count in the Champagne region of France guaranteed the safety of any merchant coming to sell or trade at the markets in the lord's lands. Soon word spread, and the fairs flourished. Starting around 1150, the six Champagne fairs became the one place where Europeans could buy and sell products from the surrounding world—a first step in connecting them to the riches and tastes beyond. Fortress Europe was slowly opening up.
What evidence from the passage best supports the inference that Europe was dangerous for merchants to travel to before the 1100s?

Answer 1

Answer: At this part, "A smart count in the Champagne region of France guaranteed the safety of any merchant coming to sell or trade at the markets in the lord's lands." it kinda infers that Europe had dangerous travels. So when France showed they are guaranteeing safety it really showed in a way that Europe can be kind of dangerous. I mean why would they offer protection in the first place if nothing would happen. Or why would they offer safety upon their clients.

For more information on this injury from shipboard accidents, there was risk of death or maiming in times of travel.