How did this document most likely affect European views of Southeast Asia?

"This province is rich in gold. It also abounds in precious spices of all sorts...There are plenty of elephants and animals and many other kinds and lack of no game. The people live on milk, meat, and rice..."

-Marco Polo, The Travels of Marco Polo

a. it caused Europeans to try to explore Southeast Asia for the first time.

b. it encouraged Europeans to explore Southeast Asian cultural and religious ideas.

c. it convinced Europeans that Southeast Asia was weak and easy to colonize.

d. it made Europeans interested in trading for valuable resources from Southeast Asia.

D?

Yes.

correct

The correct answer is D.

To determine the best answer, let's break down the document and its potential effects on European views of Southeast Asia:

The document provides information about the wealth and resources of Southeast Asia, such as gold, spices, elephants, and abundant game. It also mentions the people's diet consisting of milk, meat, and rice.

Given this information, option a - it caused Europeans to try to explore Southeast Asia for the first time - is a possible effect. The mention of valuable resources and abundant game could have sparked interest among Europeans, leading them to explore the region in search of wealth and trading opportunities.

Option b - it encouraged Europeans to explore Southeast Asian cultural and religious ideas - is less likely because the document primarily focuses on the region's resources rather than its culture or religion.

Option c - it convinced Europeans that Southeast Asia was weak and easy to colonize - is not supported by the information provided in the document. The document does not mention anything about the military strength or vulnerability of Southeast Asia.

Option d - it made Europeans interested in trading for valuable resources from Southeast Asia - is the most appropriate answer. The mention of gold, spices, and other resources would likely pique European interest in trading with Southeast Asia for these valuable commodities.

Therefore, the correct answer is d. It made Europeans interested in trading for valuable resources from Southeast Asia.

1.A

2.A
3.B
4.D