The Sogdians Were Responsible for Which of the Following Achievements

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Sogdians were responsible for which of the following achievements?

• A) blending Christian and Jewish beliefs to create a new religion
• B) adopting the techniques of siege warfare from Alexander's heirs
• C) linking the two ends of the Silk Road through its oasis cities
• D) organizing the caravan trade across the Sahara Desert

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