Which of the following was NOT a reason for European interest in finding a maritime trade route?
A. the desire to expand the boundaries of Christianity
B. the demand in Europe for items such as Indian pepper and Chinese ginger
C. the high prices charged by Muslim merchants
D. that Mongol domination had caused trade along the Silk Roads to stop
E. that the spread of the bubonic plague made the Silk Roads more dangerous
Answer: D
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