Describe how the Silk Road changed over time.(1 point)
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The Silk Road eventually evolved into the Indian Ocean and trans-Saharan trade routes.
The Silk Road eventually evolved into the Indian Ocean and trans-Saharan trade routes.
The Silk Road never changed and always remained under the control of the Mongol Empire.
The Silk Road never changed and always remained under the control of the Mongol Empire.
The Silk Road changed to reflect changing political borders and power structures.
The Silk Road changed to reflect changing political borders and power structures.
We are unsure if the Silk Road ever changed. If trade routes changed, merchants stopped using them.
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The Silk Road changed to reflect changing political borders and power structures. As empires rose and fell and new kingdoms were established, the Silk Road adapted to these changes. The route would shift to accommodate new rulers and trading partners, and sometimes new sections of the road would be added or old sections would become less important. Additionally, the goods traded along the Silk Road also changed over time, with new products being introduced and others losing their popularity. This continuous adaptation and evolution allowed the Silk Road to remain a significant trade route for several centuries.