Question

which of these factors motivated merchants to conduct commerce along both the silk road and through the trans-saharan trade? a)a desire to appease chinese military leaders to prevent an invasion of africa and europe. b) a desire to obtain resources that were not available in their home countries. c) a desire to help extend the borders of the roman empire throughout the world. d) a desire to control the valuable salt-gold exchange in southern and western africa.

Answer 1

b) a desire to obtain resources that were not available in their home countries is the correct answer.

Answer 2

its B.) A desire to obtain resources