Answer:
Option: Venetian trade routes were mostly in the Mediterranean Sea.
Explanation:
It was during the 9th century when Venice started to become a maritime power by profiting from trading rights. Venice became known for its flourishing trade centres and later with the textile industry as the spice trade prospered. Venice location gave an advantage over other Italian cities to connect with other trading ports. Venice, over the period, developed its trading connection with Southeast Asia, Egypt, Syria, Iran and China for its spices, silk, gems, tea, cotton textiles, grain, sharbat, exotic fruits, etc.
