HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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deserts and rivers
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oceans and mountains
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deserts and mountains
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rivers and mountains
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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.
Detailed explanation-2: -There were lots of benefits the tall mountains and rivers would provide to travelers of the Silk Roads as they traversed the deserts on this part of the Silk Roads. Tall, snowy mountains stored water that fed rivers and oases, providing water for the caravan animals and travelers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Merchants also had to cross rivers, valleys, and plains, and deal with bandits. The many cultures and languages along the route also created barriers. All of these features made for a difficult trip, and many travelers lost their lives along the way.
Detailed explanation-4: -How did the physical features of East Asia affect the route of the Silk Road? The rough terrain blocked its extension into eastern lands. The seas kept it from connecting with northern lands. The river systems blocked passage along the trade routes.