Why was trade in Italy so successful*1 pointConnection to Arab Merchants, North Africa and The Silk RoadConnections to the Inca, the Aztecs and the IroquoisConnections to England, Russia and France

List two reasons why geography helped Italian trade flourish, or succeed.

What was the primary motivation for communities to engage in trade during this time? A) Cultural exchange B) Acquisition of wealth C) Religious expansion D) Military alliances

How did Italian City states like Florence and Venice become rich and powerful?  *1 pointThrough warThrough religionThrough tradeNone of the Above

In ancient times, the Silk Road was a flourishing network of trading routes that connected Asia, Europe, and Africa. Named for the popularity of Chinese silk in Europe, the routes enabled people to obtain a variety of goods that were not available in their own regions. Jade, glass, gold, and even paper were some of the items that commonly moved along the trade routes. Agricultural products, including spices like saffron and cinnamon, made their way into dishes served thousands of miles from their ingredients' points of origin. The Silk Road both facilitated the exchange of goods and allowed people in cities along the routes to trade ideas with other cultures. Travelers shared knowledge, traditions, and religious practices. The Silk Road made it possible for physically distant and culturally distinct groups to learn from one another.What is the meaning of facilitate as used in the passage?cause to separate or divideprove harmful or do damagemake easier or bring aboutSubmit

Italy's mountains to the north offered protection and open harbors in the south promoted trade. Both are examples of the importance ofA) geographic location in the development of beliefs and ideasB) natural military defense mechanismsC) geographic location in the development of city-statesD) technology in the development of trade routes