Ships in the Indian Ocean Maritime System Were Better Prepared

Multiple Choice

Ships in the Indian Ocean Maritime System were better prepared for long-distance travel than the Greeks because

A) they could take advantage of monsoon winds to drive their ships using triangular lateen sails.
B) the Greeks were not interested in long-distance trade.
C) the Greeks had to cover a larger amount of territory for colonies to support their homeland.
D) the Asian ships weren't nailed together and sank less often.
E) Greek ships used square sails, which weighed more.