Suppose you developed a map similar to the map shown with a legend showing the geographic origins of silk, spices, cotton, and porcelain. Where would these goods be placed on the map?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Good Geographic Origin
Silk India
Spices Africa
Cotton India and northern Europe
Porcelain ChinaGood Geographic Origin Silk India Spices Africa Cotton India and northern Europe Porcelain China

Good Geographic Origin
Silk China
Spices Southeast Asia
Cotton India, the Nile Basin, and Central America
Porcelain ChinaGood Geographic Origin Silk China Spices Southeast Asia Cotton India, the Nile Basin, and Central America Porcelain China

Good Geographic Origin
Silk China
Spices India
Cotton Africa
Porcelain IndiaGood Geographic Origin Silk China Spices India Cotton Africa Porcelain India

Good Geographic Origin
Silk China
Spices India
Cotton China and Persia
Porcelain Africa

Answer 1

The correct placement of the goods based on their historical geographic origins is as follows:

• Silk: China (Silk was primarily produced in ancient China and is often associated with the Silk Road).
• Spices: Southeast Asia (Spices were historically sourced from regions like the Spice Islands, which are part of modern-day Indonesia and nearby areas).
• Cotton: India (India has been a major producer and exporter of cotton for centuries).
• Porcelain: China (Porcelain, known for its high quality, originated in China).

Thus, the best option from your responses is:

Good Geographic Origin

• Silk: China
• Spices: Southeast Asia
• Cotton: India, the Nile Basin, and Central America
• Porcelain: China