Question

15 multiple choice 1 point which geographic feature most helped medieval european trade develop? harsh winters that limited travel desert regions supporting caravans fertile river valleys and navigable waterways mountain ranges that provided protection

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Harsh winters that limited travel" would hinder trade, not help it.
• "Desert regions supporting caravans" is incorrect as medieval Europe does not have major desert regions for caravan - based trade.
• "Fertile river valleys and navigable waterways" are beneficial for trade. Fertile river valleys can support agricultural production, and navigable waterways provide easy transportation routes for goods, which is conducive to the development of trade.
• "Mountain ranges that provided protection" mainly play a defensive role and are not directly related to the development of trade.

Answer:

C. Fertile river valleys and navigable waterways