Question

Read the map.

A map titled Silk Road, circa 1st Century C E. A key shows Land Routes with a red line and Sea Routes with a blue line. Red lines travel east to west through China, India, Persia, Egypt, Somalia, Greece, and parts of Europe. Blue lines travel through the Pacific Ocean, Yellow Sea, East China Sea, South China Sea, along the coasts of China, India, Persia, Arabia, Somalia.

What was a major benefit of the Silk Road?

It created a unified economy across all of Asia.
It shortened travel time between China and Europe for traders.
It connected the countries to the north of China for travel and trade.
It encouraged trade between China and countries on other continents.

Answer 1

Use the map to identify the Silk Road and other trade routes. Then use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences.

The main route of the Silk Road passed through

✔ land and sea

.

✔ India

was the closest country west of China.

✔ Persia

connected Africa and Asia through the Silk Road.

Step-by-step explanation:

this is right on edge

Answer 2

Answer:it shortened travel time between China and Europe for traders. I think

Step-by-step explanation: