which of the following best explains the relative signifigance of the trans-saharan and indian oceans trade routes?
a ) the indian ocean basin was more significant because it connected the middle east and parts of africa with asia, specifically china, and it had important goods such as silk and porcelain.
b ) trans-saharan was more significant because it had more valuable resources such as salt , gold, and ivory.
c ) the routes were equally significant-- each in its own way as they both contributed to significant cultural developments along the routes, and worth cannot be measured simply by the goods that were traded.
d ) neither of them was significant because both were limited in whom they could reach.