Imperialism would probably be the most significant factor, but nationalism and militarism were also important.
<span>The answer is Charles X</span>
They transported linen and papyrus through Egypt and copper from Cyprus. Embroidered cloth from Mesopotamia and spices from Arabia but also ivory, gold, and slaves from Africa to destinations throughout the Mediterranean.
I believe the answer is A.
Any thing that contained vitamin C, such as an orange could not be taken aboard the ship without rotting in days or weeks. Either that or it would lose all its nutrients by then.