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What was the main commodity traded on the Silk Road?
What was the main commodity traded on the Silk Road?
- Spices
- Silk (correct)
- Pepper
- Opium
Why did the spice trade become less like a luxury?
Why did the spice trade become less like a luxury?
- Due to the dominance of Muslims in maritime trade routes
- The sharing of languages and cultural customs
- Because more companies became involved in the spice trade (correct)
- The increased conflict and competition among countries
What were the risks associated with traveling along the Silk Road?
What were the risks associated with traveling along the Silk Road?
- Climate and geography challenges
- Being attacked by bandits
- Spread of diseases from region to region
- All of the above (correct)
What impact did the spice trade have on the market as more companies became involved?
What impact did the spice trade have on the market as more companies became involved?
What was the main reason for the British desire to trade with China?
What was the main reason for the British desire to trade with China?
Why did the Qing dynasty not trade with Britain often?
Why did the Qing dynasty not trade with Britain often?
What led to the trigger of the Opium War in 1839?
What led to the trigger of the Opium War in 1839?
What was the British response when the Chinese blocked the ports and stopped food supplies to foreigners?
What was the British response when the Chinese blocked the ports and stopped food supplies to foreigners?
Why did the British forces have an advantage over the Chinese during the first Opium War?
Why did the British forces have an advantage over the Chinese during the first Opium War?
What was the Manchu or Qing dynasty's perception of Europeans?
What was the Manchu or Qing dynasty's perception of Europeans?
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