Which region was the primary focus of the East India Company's trade?
Indian Ocean region
Atlantic Ocean region
Mediterranean region
Pacific Ocean region
Answer
The primary focus of the East India Company's trade was the Indian Ocean region. Initially, the company traded with the East Indies (the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia) and later expanded its trade to East Asia. The company's trade activities had a profound impact on the global balance of trade.
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