Question

Which of these factors motivated merchants to conduct commerce along both the Silk Road and through the trans-Saharan trade? A.A desire to control the valuable salt-gold exchange in southern and western Africa B.A desire to appease Chinese military leaders to prevent an invasion of Africa and Europe C.A desire to help extend the borders of the Roman Empire throughout the world D.A desire to obtain resources that were not available in their home countries

Answer 1

D.A desire to obtain resources that were not available in their home countries