Why did Song merchants favor sea trade to land-based trade?

A) The Silk Road had become too hazardous.
B) India could only be reached by sea.
C) There were fewer tariffs on shipped imports and exports.
D) The government helped supplement trading costs for sea trade.


Answer: A

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