rice
East Asia
rice!
There are many holy cities in the Middle East, but Jerusalem and Mecca are most important.
Because it is in the part of Asia in the most South East Part
There are many cities that are east of England, as you travel across Europe and Asia. The city in England that is most easterly, which may be what you actually meant, is Norwich.
Outposts used the cities they seized on the east coast of Africa to resupply and repair thier ships. For most of the 1500s, Portugal controlled the spice trade between Europe ans Asia.
tenchnolgy
Indonesia is the most east country in South East Asia. Indonesia has border with Australia continent in the east.
Drought is the biggest problem in East Asia. Earthquakes are second most in East Asia. ANSWER: drought.
Asia
Rice is so important because in South-East Asia, the environment is good for rice (rain, wildlife;etc.) It is also healthy and considered very valuable.