Which of the following statements best describes the Silk Road?

A.

The Silk Road connected China to the Mediterranean Sea.

B.

The Silk Road connected Europe to the new world.

C.

The Silk Road connected India to China.

D.

The Silk Road connected England to the Roman empire.

A.

The Silk Road connected China to the Mediterranean Sea.

The correct answer is A. The Silk Road connected China to the Mediterranean Sea.

Explanation:

"The Silk Road" was a network of trade routes that existed from the 2nd century to around the 18th century mainly in Asia and Europe. The original and main road began in China (East Asia) and crossed Asia and Europe ending in the Mediterranean Sea (Southern Europe), although there were many other trade routes that even led to areas of Africa. This network was called "The Silk Road" because one of the main products that were traded was Silk although it prompted the exchange of many other products as well as ideas, beliefs and also diseases. According to this, the statement that describes the Silk Road is "The Silk Road connected China to the Mediterranean Sea".