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. Sea routes were too dangerous to use for luxury goods. Sea routes were too dangerous to use for luxury goods. 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. The Silk Road’s starting points were not along coastal areas.

Answer 1

Silk traders primarily used land-based trade routes over sea routes because the Silk Road's starting points were not along coastal areas. This geographical factor made the land routes more practical for traders transporting silk and other goods overland.