Question

Which of the following best explains the relative significance of the trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean trade routes ? (1 point ) The Indian Ocean basin was more significant because it connected the Middle East and parts of Africa with Asia, specifically China , and it had important goods such as silk and porcelain The routes were equally significant each in its own way as they both contributed to significant cultural developments along the routes, and worth cannot be measured simply by the goods that were traded Trans-Saharan trade was more significant because it had more valuable resources such as salt gold, and ivory Neither of them was significant because both were limited in whom they could reach

Answer 1

The best explanation for the relative significance of the trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean trade routes is: The routes were equally significant each in its own way as they both contributed to significant cultural developments along the routes, and worth cannot be measured simply by the goods that were traded.

Both trade routes facilitated not only the exchange of valuable goods but also cultural, technological, and religious exchanges that shaped the societies involved. Each route had its unique contributions and impacts that cannot be solely measured by the commodities traded.