By the early 1400s, a growing percentage of the Asian spice trade was being transported
A. by camel caravans across Arabia.
B. in European ships, particularly Dutch and Portuguese.
C. in Muslim ships from India and the Middle East.
D. in Chinese ships as evidenced by the voyages of Zheng He.
E. across the Silk Road from China.
Answer: C
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