What one single influence caused the cuisines of the Middle East to be dependent on large amounts of seasonings and spices to flavor their foods?
A) The belief in life after death where Egyptian Pharaohs were embalmed using spices and salts
B) Spices grow abundantly in the Middle East.
C) Wars were often fought and won between different Asian countries.
D) They controlled the spice trade form Asia to Europe for hundreds of years.