The Silk Road and the Importance of Spices Quiz

To symbolize wealth in Europe

To cover the taste of rotting meat

To trade with Italian merchants

To enhance the taste of food (correct)

To cover the taste of rotting meat before refrigerators were invented (correct)

To cure common cold

To relieve joint pain

To treat food poisoning

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)

<p>Because they were rare and only the rich could afford them</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Italian merchants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Desire for gold and silver, rare in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers