Question

the old silk road (map)

1. based on the map above, what common characteristic is shared by the locations shown?

e. these cities developed as major centers of trade.
f. these cities were the first successful democracies.
g. these cities developed as islamic religious centers.
h. these cities became capitals of portuguese colonies.

1. christianity, islam and judaism all originated in the middle east. true or false.
2. the athenians implemented a system called democracy which was

a. \absolute monarchy\
b. representative resistance
c. rule by the people
d. parliamentary government

1. international trade with asia, helped spread the black death in the 1340s, to europe. true or false

Explanation:

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The map is of the Old Silk Road, a major trade route. Option e says these cities developed as major trade centers, which fits the Silk Road's purpose. Option f is wrong as democracies weren't first here. Option g is wrong as not all were Islamic religious centers. Option h is wrong as they aren't Portuguese colonies.

Christianity (originated in Jerusalem), Islam (originated in Mecca), and Judaism (originated in the Middle East) all have Middle Eastern origins. So the statement is true.

Athenian democracy was "rule by the people" (direct democracy where citizens participated). Option a is a monarchy, b is not a democracy term, d is a later system. So c is correct.

Answer:

e. These cities developed as major centers of trade.

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