From the trade fairs in France, Germany, and Holland, river and land trade routes carried goods such as wool, wheat, and precious metals into the region. The widespread trade that stretched from Egypt to the Baltic created large financial surpluses that allowed big investments in mining and agriculture.What region is being described in this passage? A. northern England B. southern Spain C. sub-Saharan Africa D. northern Italy
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From the trade fairs in France, Germany, and Holland, river and land trade routes carried goods such as wool, wheat, and precious metals into the region. The widespread trade that stretched from Egypt to the Baltic created large financial surpluses that allowed big investments in mining and agriculture.What region is being described in this passage? A. northern England B. southern Spain C. sub-Saharan Africa D. northern Italy
Solution
The passage does not provide specific information to definitively identify the region being described. However, considering the trade fairs in France, Germany, and Holland, and the trade stretching from Egypt to the Baltic, it is likely referring to a region in Europe. The options given are all in Europe, but without more specific information, it is not possible to definitively choose between northern England, southern Spain, or northern Italy. Sub-Saharan Africa can likely be ruled out as it does not fit the geographical context provided in the passage.
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