ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

TRADE EXCHANGE AND INTERDEPENDENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“As we crossed deserts and mountains, we had to be careful to avoid bandits who wanted to steal our precious cargo:Roman glass, Chinese porcelain, and Indian spices. With our camels moving slowly, it would be several months before we finished the journey.”Which trade route is being described above?
A
Indian Ocean Trade
B
Silk Road
C
Columbian Exchange
D
Mediterranean Sea Complex
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Silk Road extended approximately 6, 437 kilometers (4, 000 miles) across some of the world’s most formidable landscapes, including the Gobi Desert and the Pamir Mountains. With no one government to provide upkeep, the roads were typically in poor condition. Robbers were common.

Detailed explanation-2: -As traffic along the Silk Road increased, so did the construction of caravanserais. They were needed as safe havens-not just from extreme climates and weather, but also from bandits who targeted caravans loaded with silks, spices, and other expensive goods.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Silk Route was a historic trade route that dated from the second century B.C. until the 14th century A.D. It stretched from Asia to the Mediterranean, traversing China, India, Persia, Arabia, Greece, and Italy. It was dubbed the Silk Route because of the heavy silk trading that took place during that period.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Silk Road was a vast trade network connecting Eurasia and North Africa via land and sea routes. The Silk Road earned its name from Chinese silk, a highly valued commodity that merchants transported along these trade networks. Advances in technology and increased political stability caused an increase in trade.

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