Which product attracted the greatest European interest in Southeast Asia in the period between 1500 and 1800?
A) Opium
B) Slaves
C) Pepper and other spices
D) Rayon
E) Ayuthaya

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Pepper and other spices were highly valued and sought after in Europe during this period, leading to the establishment of lucrative spice trade routes between Southeast Asia and Europe. This trade also sparked competition between European powers and played a significant role in colonization efforts in the region. While opium and slaves were also traded, they did not attract the same level of interest as spices. Rayon was not invented until the 20th century and Ayuthaya is the name of a former capital city in Thailand, not a product.

Which Product Attracted the Greatest European Interest in Southeast Asia