WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were ‘caravans?’
A
The famous Trade Route from China to parts of Europe
B
The name of the animals that carried items on the silk road
C
Groups of robbers waiting to steal on the silk road
D
Large groups of people traveling on the silk road
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Caravans were used mainly in desert areas and throughout the Silk Road, where traveling in groups aided in defense against bandits as well as helped to improve economies of scale in trade.

Detailed explanation-2: -caravan, a group of merchants, pilgrims, or travelers journeying together, usually for mutual protection in deserts or other hostile regions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The inland routes of the Silk Roads were dotted with caravanserais, large guest houses or hostels designed to welcome travelling merchants and their caravans as they made their way along these trade routes.

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