Of the local spices traded abroad in the Portuguese and Dutch period, pepper was the dominant commodity. Production of the cash crop peaked with an annual trade of 8,500tons in 1670 under the Dutch, after which time prices began to fall and farmers in the region began to grow other crops, such as cotton and sugarcane, instead. Melaka also became a major port for staples like textiles and rice, which were brought to Melaka’s bustling market from smaller ports in the region.
Q. All of the following are true of pepper EXCEPT
A. Is was traded for staples like rice and textiles in Melaka’s markets
B. Is was supplanted by other crops in the 17 century
C. It was produced in the highest quantities during the Dutch period
D. It was the primary local export under the Dutch and Portuguese
답은 A입니다.
나머지는 전부 이해가 가는데 왜 A가 답인지 이해가 안가네요 ㅠ 지문에 언급이 되어있는것같아서요.