6 Questions
What products were crucially transported along the Silk Road?
Spices and medicinal herbs
Why were spices expensive in Europe?
Due to the long and dangerous journey from Asia to Europe
Which group of people could afford small amounts of cheaper spices?
Working-class people
Who dominated the spice trade, trading with Arabs in the eastern Mediterranean?
Italian merchants
What fueled the exploration efforts of European countries seeking direct access to spice islands in Asia?
Desire for gold and silver rare in Europe
What were the two main uses of spices mentioned in the text?
Medicinal purposes and preserving meat
Explore the significance of the Silk Road as a trade route and the crucial role of spices such as pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Discover their uses, including enhancing food taste and medicinal purposes, as well as their high demand and expense in Europe.
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