Which of the following is true of the kings of Srivijaya?
A) They attempted to gain much more territory in hopes of expanding their trade network.
B) They had to face, from the beginning, strong competition from China.
C) They were based in Sumatra and focused on dominating the trade routes.
D) They conquered Malacca and set up their trading headquarters there.
E) They traded spices and foodstuffs to South China's ports in exchange for silk.
C
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