Which statement best explains why the Silk Road trade network developed?

Question

A. Berber traders responded to a demand for gold in the Byzantine Empire
B. The two regions had a positive relationship which motivated them to trade
C. Favorable monsoon winds made trade between China and Rome easier
D. Political stability led to an increased demand for goods in the Roman and Chinese empires

Answer 1

D. Political stability led to an increased demand for goods in the Roman and Chinese empires.

This statement best explains why the Silk Road trade network developed, as political stability in both empires facilitated trade and commerce, allowing for the exchange of a wide range of goods and cultural ideas along the trade routes.