Ships in the Indian Ocean Maritime System were better prepared for long-distance travel than the Greeks because
a. they could take advantage of monsoon winds to drive their ships using triangular lateen sails.
b. the Greeks were not interested in long-distance trade.
c. the Greeks had to cover a larger amount of territory for colonies to support their homeland.
d. the Asian ships weren't nailed together and sank less often.
e. Greek ships used square sails, which weighed more.
ANSWER:
a
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