Which of these people would have been part of the rasing middle class at the beginning of the age of exploration? a.) a merchant who trades goods between france and china b.) a priest who hopes to spread christianity across the world c.) a prince who finances voyages to africa and the americans d.) the son of a nobleman who attends a prestigious university

The correct answer is A. 

A merchant who trades goods between France and China is one of these people would have been part of the rising middle class at the beginning of the Age of Exploration
The escalation in prices as a consequence of currency circulation sustained the growth of the commercial middle class in Europe, the bourgeoisie, which came to force impact in the politics and culture of many countries.