Use the map to answer the question.

A blank world map shows outlines of all the continents, along with latitude lines of 60 degrees north, 30 degrees north, zero degrees, 30 degrees south, and 60 degrees south. A scale shows 3000 miles and 3000 kilometers.

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?

(1 point)
Responses

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 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 India
Cotton China and Persia
Porcelain AfricaGood Geographic Origin Silk China Spices India Cotton China and Persia Porcelain Africa
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Based on historical trade routes and the geographic origins of the listed goods, the correct placement of the items on the map would be:

Good: Geographic Origin

  • Silk: China
  • Spices: Southeast Asia (specifically the Spice Islands)
  • Cotton: India, the Nile Basin, and Central America
  • Porcelain: China

Therefore, the first response is the most accurate representation of the geographic origins of these goods. They would be placed accordingly on the map with:

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