Question

Suppose you developed a map with trade routes similar to the map shown. Why did silk traders use land-based trade routes more than sea routes?

(1 point)
Responses

Silk traders did not trust the sea captains because of pirates.
Silk traders did not trust the sea captains because of pirates.

The Silk Road’s starting points were not along coastal areas.
The Silk Road’s starting points were not along coastal areas.

Silk cloth was too hard to produce and could not fill up a ship.
Silk cloth was too hard to produce and could not fill up a ship.

Sea routes were too dangerous to use for luxury goods.
Sea routes were too dangerous to use for luxury goods.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is:

**The Silk Road’s starting points were not along coastal areas.**

While the other options may have some truth, they do not address the primary geographical reason why land-based trade routes, like the Silk Road, were favored by silk traders. The Silk Road connected various inland cities and regions, making it more practical for traders to utilize these routes rather than coastal or sea-based routes.