What was the result of the development of the Silk Road? Select all that apply.

A.

It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China.

B.

It enabled the Shang to expand Chinese territory.

C.

It made travel easier between northern and southern China.

D.

It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.

E.

It increased the prosperity of Han merchants.

F.

It caused the geographic isolation of the Chinese dynasties.

The correct answer is:

A. It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China.

E. It increased the prosperity of Han merchants.

Explanation:

The Silk Road connected East Asia, Southeast Asia, West Asia, East Africa and Southern Europe creating a network of trade routes. It was developed by the Han Dynasty in 130 B. C and remained opened until the Ottoman Empire closed it.

The Silk Road impulsed commerce, and allowed trade between different empires and since Chinese goods became very popular throughout the world, it increased prosperity of Han merchants. The Silk Road also opened the path to different culture, beliefs, arts and ideas to spread through the world, an example of this is the arrival of Buddhism to China from India.

The results of the development of the Silk road were:

A. It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China.

E, It increased the prosperity of Han merchants.