Which of the following best explains the significance of the Silk Road?

Question

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A.
The Silk Road allowed for more people to get silk.

B.
The Silk Road cause pirates to move from the land to the sea.

C.
The Silk Road allowed people like Marco Polo to become famous.

D.
The Silk Road allowed for large-scale cultural exchange between global regions.

Answer 1

D. The Silk Road allowed for large-scale cultural exchange between global regions.

This option best captures the significance of the Silk Road, as it facilitated not only trade of goods like silk but also the exchange of ideas, culture, religion, and technology among various civilizations across Asia, Europe, and beyond.