Which of the following was NOT a factor in the emergence of silver as the currency of global trade in the sixteenth century?
a. Skyrocketing Chinese demand for silver as a means for paying taxes.
b. The proximity of the Spanish Philippines to China.
c. The lack of any silver mines in Asia.
d. The discovery of vast silver mines in Bolivia.
Answer: c. The lack of any silver mines in Asia.
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