Which dynasty is best known for opening the overland Silk Road to Central Asia through envoy Zhang Qian?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Han dynasty, under Emperor Wu
- Step 1: Zhang Qian travelled west on behalf of the Han court in the second century BCE. Step 2. His reports led to regular trade routes linking China with Central Asia. Answer: The Han dynasty, under Emperor Wu. Why not the others: Zhou, Sui and Qing belong to other periods of Chinese history.
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