Which of the following was NOT one of the reasons why the Silk Road began to decline?

Question

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A.
Development of New Water Routes

B.
Silk Production in China Ceased

C.
Dangerous Overland Travel

Answer 1

B. Silk Production in China Ceased

Silk production in China did not cease; rather, it continued, although the dominance and exclusivity of silk from China were challenged by other markets and trade routes. The decline of the Silk Road was more influenced by the development of new water routes and the dangers associated with overland travel.