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How was the global trade network of the 15th century different from that of previous eras?a. In previous eras, most attention was given to the development of regional economies and cultural zones, rather than a global network.b. Trade was controlled by the Chinese due to their naval presence in the Indian Ocean.c. Trade in previous eras was almost entirely in the hands of the West as a result of overwhelming advantages in technologyd. There was no significant trade between civilizations prior to the 15th century.e. Trade prior to the 15th century was limited to the Eastern Hemisphere as a result of the military dominance of Eastern nations.

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