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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?

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Responses which answer is correct and why

Good Geographic Origin
Silk China
Spices Southeast Asia
Cotton India, the Nile Basin, and Central America
Porcelain China
Good 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 China and Persia
Porcelain Africa
Good Geographic Origin Silk China Spices India Cotton China and Persia Porcelain Africa

Good Geographic Origin
Silk China
Spices India
Cotton Africa
Porcelain India
Good Geographic Origin Silk China Spices India Cotton Africa Porcelain India

Good Geographic Origin
Silk India
Spices Africa
Cotton India and northern Europe
Porcelain China
Good Geographic Origin Silk India Spices Africa Cotton India and northern Europe Porcelain China
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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Good Geographic Origin

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

Why this answer is correct:

1. Silk: Historically, silk production is primarily associated with China, particularly the region of the Yellow River Valley. It was one of the key exports from China along the Silk Road.

2. Spices: Southeast Asia, especially the islands such as the Spice Islands (now part of Indonesia), is known for its historical trade in spices like nutmeg, cloves, and pepper.

3. Cotton: India is one of the oldest centers of cotton cultivation and production. The Nile Basin in Egypt has also historical significance in the cultivation of cotton. Additionally, Central America, particularly regions like present-day Mexico, also had historical cotton cultivation.

4. Porcelain: Like silk, porcelain is also closely associated with China, especially during the Tang and Ming dynasties, where it became a highly prized trade item.

The other options either misattribute the origins of these goods or provide incorrect geographical correlations, making the first option the most accurate representation of the origins of these commodities.