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Which products were crucially transported along the Silk Road?
Which products were crucially transported along the Silk Road?
- Pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg (correct)
- Tea and porcelain
- Leather and wool
- Silk and jade
What did spices cover the taste of before refrigerators were invented?
What did spices cover the taste of before refrigerators were invented?
- Meat (correct)
- Fruit
- Fish
- Vegetables
Why were spices expensive in Europe?
Why were spices expensive in Europe?
- Abundance of spices
- Shortage of spices
- High demand and long journey (correct)
- Lack of interest in spices
What did spices become a symbol of in Europe?
What did spices become a symbol of in Europe?
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Who dominated the spice trade, trading with Arabs in the eastern Mediterranean?
Who dominated the spice trade, trading with Arabs in the eastern Mediterranean?
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What fueled European exploration efforts for direct access to spice islands in Asia?
What fueled European exploration efforts for direct access to spice islands in Asia?
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