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What was the main purpose of transporting spices along the Silk Road?
What was the main purpose of transporting spices along the Silk Road?
- To symbolize wealth in Europe
- To cover the taste of rotting meat
- To trade with Italian merchants
- To enhance the taste of food (correct)
What was one of the medicinal uses of spices during the time of Silk Road trade?
What was one of the medicinal uses of spices during the time of Silk Road trade?
- To cover the taste of rotting meat before refrigerators were invented (correct)
- To cure common cold
- To relieve joint pain
- To treat food poisoning
Why were spices expensive in Europe during the time of Silk Road trade?
Why were spices expensive in Europe during the time of Silk Road trade?
- Because only Italian merchants were allowed to trade in spices
- Because spices were rare and difficult to grow in Europe
- Due to high taxes imposed by European countries
- Due to the long and dangerous journey from Asia to Europe (correct)
Why did spices become a symbol of wealth in Europe during the time of Silk Road trade?
Why did spices become a symbol of wealth in Europe during the time of Silk Road trade?
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Who dominated the spice trade and traded with Arabs in the eastern Mediterranean during the time of Silk Road trade?
Who dominated the spice trade and traded with Arabs in the eastern Mediterranean during the time of Silk Road trade?
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What fueled European exploration efforts in seeking direct access to spice islands in Asia during the time of Silk Road trade?
What fueled European exploration efforts in seeking direct access to spice islands in Asia during the time of Silk Road trade?
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