Prior to the European Exploration of the Americas, How Were

question 48

Multiple Choice

Prior to the European exploration of the Americas, how were trade routes between China and Europe accomplished?

• A) Traders used long-distance overland routes via Siberia and northern Europe.
• B) Traders used long-distance ship routes around the southern coast of South America.
• C) Traders used long-distance overland routes through Asia and eastern Europe.
• D) Traders used long-distance ship routes around the southern coast of Africa.

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