Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the movement of ideas and goods during the Middle Ages? (1 point) Responses The rivers of Europe allowed people to move easily and spread new ideas. The rivers of Europe allowed people to move easily and spread new ideas. The mountains of Europe made transportation and the spread of goods and ideas difficult. The mountains of Europe made transportation and the spread of goods and ideas difficult. Europe's many oceans and seas were the only means of travel to Asia. Europe's many oceans and seas were the only means of travel to Asia. European rivers did not flow from east to west, which limited the spread of ideas and goods.

Answer 1

The most accurate statement regarding the movement of ideas and goods during the Middle Ages is:

The mountains of Europe made transportation and the spread of goods and ideas difficult.

While rivers provided important routes for trade and the movement of ideas, the presence of mountains, such as the Alps and the Carpathians, posed significant challenges for transportation in various regions of Europe. The other statements contain inaccuracies regarding the nature of European rivers and the means of travel to Asia.