The Netherlands became a world power in the 17th century, thanks to enormous wealth generates by its East and West India Companies which propelled it to the forefront of scientific discovery and artistic endeavor
i. enormous wealth generated by its East and West India Companies
ii. enormous wealth being generated by its East and West Companies
iii. enormous wealth had generated by its East and West Companies

Options

A. Only i
B. Only ii
C. Only iii
D. Both i and ii

Answer

A

Explanation

The statement is in the simple past tense form. Thus, the correct option will be A.