Il Pause Which statement explains why the development of a mathematical system occurred?
A. The Gupta number system was extremely similar to the one in common use throughout the Middle East.
B. The Gupta number system was based on the system of weights and measures that the Phoenicians had developed.
O C. Traders, who frequently calculate the supply and value of their goods, made use of the best mathematical system available.
O D. Traders would frequently purchase slaves who were scholars because many of their customers desired a trade in ideas as well as goods

1)which is the following was characteristic of the british colonies but not the french or spanish religion a. presence of slavery b. religion conversion c. smuggling and piracy d. strict racial hierarchy 2)how did the columbia exchange affect europe? a diseases from the new world decimated the population of the european continent b new crops introduced to europe generated further interest in the new world c enslavement of american indians in europe changed cultural attitudes toward slavery d the items produced by american indians become objects of competition in europe