The strategic importance of Southeast Asia was due to regional natural resources and the region first rose to prominence because
a. it was safe from Mongol and Chinese invasions.
b. of its high population density.
c. it was an intermediary in regional trade.
d. of plentiful rainfall and tropical temperatures.
e. of abundant natural resources.
ANSWER:
c
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