Read: "The Silk Road was a network of trade routes. Merchants carried silk, spices and paper between East and West. Cities such as Samarkand and Bukhara grew rich because caravans stopped there to rest and trade." Which of these did merchants carry?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Spices
- Step 1: Silk, spices and paper are listed in the passage. Answer: Spices. Why not the others: Cars, Electricity and Newspapers don't fit.
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