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

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

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

1 answer

Based on historical knowledge regarding the geographic origins of the goods listed, the correct placements on the map would be as follows:

  1. Silk - China
  2. Spices - India (and also Southeast Asia, but India is a prominent origin)
  3. Cotton - This is historically associated with China and Persia (modern-day Iran).
  4. Porcelain - This refers primarily to fine pottery made in China.

Therefore, the most accurate response would be:

Good – Geographic Origin

  • Silk – China
  • Spices – India
  • Cotton – China and Persia
  • Porcelain – China

The closest match among the options provided is the first option:

Good – Geographic Origin:

  • Silk: China
  • Spices: India
  • Cotton: China and Persia
  • Porcelain: Africa (although porcelain is more accurately from China, there might be historical trade routes with Africa but not direct origin)

While the "Porcelain" origin is misspecified in the first option, it is the best fit based on the overall accuracy of the other goods. Therefore, I would choose that option.

Please let me know if you need any further information!