The silver mines in Mexico and Peru allowed the Spanish conquerors to buy massive amounts of what highly valuable commodities?
a. Chinese silk, tea, and porcelain
b. British fishing vessels
c. Incan and Aztec soldiers
d. Cotton from North America
Answer: a. Chinese silk, tea, and porcelain
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