A student researching the Silk Road has taken the following notes:
• The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting East and West • Trade began around the 2nd century BCE and continued for over 1,500 years • Merchants traded silk, spices, gold, and other luxury goods • Ideas, religions, and technologies also spread along the routes • The routes traversed challenging terrain including deserts and mountains
The student wants to emphasize cultural exchange along the Silk Road. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that operated for over 1,500 years, beginning around the 2nd century BCE.
Beyond trading silk and spices, the Silk Road facilitated the spread of ideas, religions, and technologies between East and West.
Merchants traveling the Silk Road traded luxury goods including silk, spices, and gold across challenging terrain.
The Silk Road routes traversed difficult terrain including vast deserts and towering mountain ranges.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Ideas, religions, and technologies demonstrate cultural exchange beyond trade.