Question

buddhism came to china from india this way, along the northern branch of the route. the first influences came as the passes over the karakorams were first explored. . .

christianity also made an early appearance. . . . merchants brought the faith along the __?__, and the first nestorian church was consecrated at changan in 638 a.d.

22.

--oliver wild, university of california-irvine, 1992

which trade route correctly completes the excerpt?

royal road

amber road

silk road

burma road

clear all

Explanation:

The Silk Road was a major trade route that facilitated the spread of religions, including the early spread of Christianity to regions like China. The Royal Road was in Persia, the Amber Road was for amber trade in Europe, and the Burma Road was a WWII-era road in Asia, so they don't fit. The Silk Road is the correct trade route for the spread of Christianity as described.

Answer:

C. Silk Road