Which statement best explains why the silk road trade network developed?

Question

A. THe two religions had a positive relationship which motivated them to trade
B. Political stability led to an increased demand for goods in the Roman and Chinese empires
C. Favorable monsoon winds made trade between China and Rome easier
D. Berber traders responded to a demand for gold in the Byzantine Empire

Answer 1

B. Political stability led to an increased demand for goods in the Roman and Chinese empires

This statement best explains why the Silk Road trade network developed, as political stability in these large empires allowed for safer and more reliable trade routes, fostering economic exchange and increased demand for a variety of goods between regions.