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What products were crucially transported along the Silk Road?
What products were crucially transported along the Silk Road?
- Silk and textiles
- Spices and medicinal herbs (correct)
- Tea and coffee
- Jade and ceramics
Why were spices expensive in Europe?
Why were spices expensive in Europe?
- Because only the rich could afford to trade with Italian merchants
- Due to the long and dangerous journey from Asia to Europe (correct)
- Due to excessive taxes imposed by European countries
- Because they were difficult to cultivate in Europe's climate
Which group of people could afford small amounts of cheaper spices?
Which group of people could afford small amounts of cheaper spices?
- Nobility and aristocrats
- Merchants and traders
- Working-class people (correct)
- Artisans and craftsmen
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 the exploration efforts of European countries seeking direct access to spice islands in Asia?
What fueled the exploration efforts of European countries seeking direct access to spice islands in Asia?
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What were the two main uses of spices mentioned in the text?
What were the two main uses of spices mentioned in the text?
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