Which of the statements below is most solidly supported by the information contained in the web above?

(A) China produced the highest volume of trade goods in this system of exchange. (B) India served as the geographical hub of this system of exchange. (C) East Africa experienced an accelerated rate of urbanization as a result of this system of exchange. (D) The Middle East produced the highest-quality goods in this system of exchange.Explanation: (B) This question calls for interpretation. The chart provides a sense of the directional flow of goods, but no data beyond that. Answer A cannot be supported by the information given, and the same is true of D, which is also subjective. Answer C is actually true, but likewise cannot be supported by the chart.