How Did the Formation of the Hellenistic Empires Affect Trade

question 52

Multiple Choice

How did the formation of the Hellenistic empires affect trade?

• A)The constant warfare of the Hellenistic era undermined the trade routes established across the Middle East and encouraged in its place regional trade networks.
• B)Improved shipping in the eastern Mediterranean facilitated trade in the west, but the eastern Hellenistic empires were too isolated to benefit.
• C)The eastern Hellenistic empires were so thoroughly engaged in the Indian Ocean trade that they largely ignored trade to the west.
• D)A common language and similar currency, together with improved roads and ports, established durable caravan routes that survived continuing wars.

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