the Silk Road

Question

China's Grand Canal
printing factories
strong iron industry

These factors enabled the Song dynasty to have
A.
growth in commerce and trade.
B.
the money to build academies.
C.
more time to focus on the arts.
D.
a strong army and navy.

Answer 1

The factors listed— the Silk Road, China's Grand Canal, printing factories, and a strong iron industry—enabled the Song dynasty to have:

A. growth in commerce and trade.

These elements contributed significantly to the economic prosperity and commercial expansion during the Song dynasty.