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What was the major item of trade on the silk road?
What was the major item of trade on the silk road?
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The correct option is B Silk
The silk route refers to a network of ancient trade routes connecting Asia, Europe and Africa. Extending more than 6,500 km, the silk route was majorly used to transport Chinese silk to Europe through Central Asia from 2nd Century BC. Although it was used to trade in different commodities from salt to gold also but the major one was silk.
The silk route refers to a network of ancient trade routes connecting Asia, Europe and Africa. Extending more than 6,500 km, the silk route was majorly used to transport Chinese silk to Europe through Central Asia from 2nd Century BC. Although it was used to trade in different commodities from salt to gold also but the major one was silk.
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