I think the primary goal is to earn the return on their investments.
I believe it is 2, good luck
Answer:
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Explanation:
The Romans would have controlled the trade meaning the ottomans, and the Persians, would have blocked ways going east, as China did not have an strong army, it was because of Rome they had a route goring to China, and Venice would have never been built, and there would be less Chinese in the world.
