The Silk Road, an Ancient Network of Trade Routes That

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Silk Road, an ancient network of trade routes that connected Asia, Europe, and Africa, helped support the spread of new ideas across the world. The transmission of ideas that occurred as a result of these trade routes is an example of ______.

• A) discovery
• B) technology
• C) invention
• D) diffusion

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Definitions:

Membranous Urethra

The portion of the urethra that passes through the urogenital diaphragm, extending from the prostatic urethra to the spongy urethra.

Pelvic Cavity

A body cavity that is bounded by the bones of the pelvis and contains reproductive organs, the urinary bladder, and the rectum.

Corpora Cavernosa

Paired erectile tissues in the penis or clitoris that fill with blood during sexual arousal, leading to erection.

Scrotum

The pouch of skin containing the testicles in male mammals.