The longest global trade route before the rise of Europe was the 5000-mile (8000 km) __________ __________ along which goods moved overland (and on the Mediterranean Sea) from Venice to Chang-an (Xi'an) in China

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Silk Road

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The portion of the atmosphere that filters out 95% of the incident UV radiation is the ________.

A. troposphere B. particulates C. aerosol layer D. stratosphere E. ozone layer

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Earth's coastlines are among the oldest geomorphic structures on the planet

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Europeans, especially the British, were able to dominate South Asia from the 17th century primarily because they were able to exploit

A. the coastal trade cities. B. natural resources with the technologies of the Industrial Revolution. C. the conflicts between many small, fragmented and competing kingdoms. D. the pacifist tendencies of Hindu and Buddhist practitioners.

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