Why was the silk road important during the postclassical era? A: it allowed European civilization to sail west to reach Asia B: it connected Mesoamerica with North and South America C: it provided a trade route between europe, Africa and Asia. d it allowed islamis and European militaries to conquer East Asia.
History · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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C: It provided a trade route between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
The Silk Road was a crucial network of trade routes that connected various regions of the world during the postclassical era. It facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, technologies, and cultures between Europe, Africa, and Asia. This trade route played a significant role in the economic, cultural, and technological exchanges that shaped the development of civilizations during this period. The Silk Road was not a direct route for Europeans to reach Asia by sailing west, nor did it connect Mesoamerica with North and South America. Additionally, it was not primarily a military conquest route for Islamic and European forces.