AP World Historyeasymcq1 pt
The Silk Roads primarily carried
A.luxury goods like silk, porcelain, and spices
B.bulk grain and lumber
C.enslaved people from Africa
D.steam engines
Explanation
Core Concept
High-value, low-weight goods justified the long overland journey across Central Asia.
Correct Answer
Aluxury goods like silk, porcelain, and spices
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