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Due to the travels, and writings, of Marco Polo –

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European interest in Asian cultures increased.

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Why were Muslim cultures critical to the expansion of trade networks in the Indian Ocean?

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Many Muslims settled at ports along the coast of the Indian Ocean.

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This passage is about trade along the Silk Road. Select the statement which shows evidence of how trade along the Silk Road facilitated the spread of ideas.

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Cities along the Silk Road became centers of multicultural exchanges including the exchange of innovative technologies.

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What other trade became a major part of the gold-salt trade in Africa?

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Slaves

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The Silk Road facilitated the spread of ideas and trade by:

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Connecting diverse cultures and enabling the exchange of goods and knowledge.

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How did the Mongol Empire impact the Silk Road?

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It made the Silk Road safer and increased trade.