The Galleon Trade connected which places?

• A. Manila and Acapulco, Mexico
• B. Beijing and Mexico City
• C. London and Bombay
• D. Lima and Manila

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing the Pacific trade route that linked Asia with the Americas during the colonial era. The Galleon Trade connected Manila in the Philippines with Acapulco on the Mexican coast, creating a trans-Pacific exchange: Asian goods, like silk and porcelain, traveled to the Americas in one direction, while Mexican silver and other Americas’ goods traveled back to Asia. This link made Manila a hub for Asian trade and Acapulco a gateway for wealth from the Americas, illustrating early globalization across oceans.

The other options don’t reflect this famous pairing. Beijing and Mexico City aren’t connected by a trans-Pacific galleon route, London and Bombay pertain to different maritime networks, and while there was trade involving Lima and Manila in broader contexts, the classic Galleon Trade specifically refers to Manila and Acapulco.