AP World Historyeasymcq1 pt
Cities like Samarkand and Kashgar prospered because they
A.sat at key points along Silk Road trade routes
B.were Indian Ocean ports
C.controlled West African gold mines
D.were European trading colonies
Explanation
Core Concept
Their locations let them tax and supply passing caravans, funding wealthy urban cultures.
Correct Answer
Asat at key points along Silk Road trade routes
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