Question

question 10
1 pts
what led to the increased chinese trade with those throughout southeast asia and into the indian ocean?
a common currency within china
the expansion of the silk road
an outpo in the roman empire
new ship technology

Explanation:

• Option A: A common currency within China mainly facilitates domestic trade and economic stability but doesn't directly drive trade expansion to Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
• Option B: The Silk Road was primarily a land - based trade route connecting China to the West (like Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe), not focused on Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean maritime trade.
• Option C: The Roman Empire's outposts are not relevant to Chinese trade with Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean as the Roman Empire was far from this region and its outposts didn't impact this specific trade route.
• Option D: New ship technology (such as improvements in shipbuilding and navigation) enabled Chinese merchants to undertake long - distance maritime voyages, which led to increased trade with Southeast Asia and into the Indian Ocean.

Answer:

D. New ship technology