Question

Which of the following were features of the land route from Europe to Asia?
Check all of the boxes that apply.

Goods traveled by caravan along this route.

This route was a very fast way to get goods from Europe to Asia.

This route was dangerous.

This route was free from taxation, and everyone was allowed to use it freely.

Answer 1

Answer: Goods traveled by caravan along this route; this route was dangerous.

The land route from Europe to the East was heavily used between the two regions in order to trade different goods. In particular, spices from Asia were extremely appreciated among Europeans.

However, it was a slow route with plenty of dangers. After 1453, with the fall of Constantinople and the rise of the Ottoman empire, Christians were heavily taxed.

This increased the interest in finding new trade routes and led to what is called the Age of Exploration.

Answer 2

Answer: A & C .

Goods traveled by caravan along this route; this route was dangerous