What was the Silk Road?

A.
a long wall running east and west along the Chinese empire’s northern border

B.
a series of trade routes that crossed Asia and connected China to the Mediterranean Sea

C.
an ancient Chinese idea about the human journey of self-discovery

D.
a location in ancient China where the geography supported the production of silk

MY ANSWER IS B IS IT CORRECT?

Yes, B.

Yes, your answer is correct. The Silk Road refers to a series of trade routes that crossed Asia and connected China to the Mediterranean Sea. It facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between the East and the West.

Yes, your answer is correct. The Silk Road refers to a series of trade routes that connected China to the Mediterranean Sea. These routes facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, culture, and technologies between different civilizations in Eurasia. It got its name because silk was one of the most valuable commodities traded along this network of routes. The Silk Road played a significant role in the economic, cultural, and social development of the ancient world.