Which of the following was the most inexpensive way to ship products from the orient?
a. by land routes through the middle east
b. by sea routes across several oceans
c. a combination of sea then land then sea
d. a combination of sea then directly by land

The correct answer to this question is B - The most inexpensive way to ship products from the Orient would have been by sea routes across several oceans. This is due to the massive amount that can be shipped using a boat, and the fact fuel is not needed because these sea routes would simply rely on wind and sea power.