Question

what is the best summary of the text?
possible points: 25
in the text \silk connects the world\ by kyla helmsley, the silk road was a dangerous desert travelers feared. it explains why many towns were abandoned when trade ended.
in the text \silk connects the world\ by kyla helmsley, the silk road was created by marco polo to trade silk across asia. it focuses mainly on his travels.
in the text \silk connects the world\ by kyla helmsley, the silk road was a network of land and sea trade routes used in ancient times across asia, europe, and africa. merchants and travelers used it to trade goods and share ideas, which helped connect civilizations.
in the text \silk connects the world\ by kyla helmsley, silk was the most valuable item traded between china and rome. this made traders rich and powerful.

Explanation:

To determine the best summary, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as the Silk Road's abandonment isn't the main focus of "Silk Connects the World".
• The second option is wrong because the Silk Road wasn't created by Marco Polo, and the text isn't mainly about his travels.
• The third option accurately describes the Silk Road as a trade network across Asia, Europe, and Africa that connected civilizations through trade and travel, which aligns with the typical content of a text about the Silk Road.
• The fourth option is too narrow, focusing only on silk trade between China and Rome and traders' wealth, while the Silk Road involved more than just silk and broader cultural exchange.

Answer:

The third option (In the text "Silk Connects the World" by Kyla Helmsley, the Silk Road was a network of land and sea trade routes used in ancient times across Asia, Europe, and Africa. Merchants and travelers used it to trade goods and share ideas, which helped connect civilizations.)