Which of the following is a way that political authorities encouraged maritime commerce?
A) The Fatimid caliphate built lighthouses along the coast of the South China Sea to guide ships to harbor.
B) Song rulers maintained a standing navy to protect traders from pirates.
C) The Mongols protected merchants on the Silk Road.
D) The Delhi Sultanate established a prize for new shipbuilding technology.

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The Song rulers maintained a standing navy to protect traders from pirates, which encouraged maritime commerce by ensuring the safety of traders and their goods. The other choices relate to land-based commerce and transportation, rather than maritime commerce.

Which of the Following Is a Way That Political Authorities