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question 73 (1 point)
what role did the middle east play in world trade before the age of exploration?

a it served as a crucial crossroad, connecting the trade routes between east asia and europe.

b it acted primarily as a supplier of raw materials to europe.

c it was the origin of the vast majority of goods traded on the silk road.

d it was a minor region with few desirable goods.

question 74 (1 point)
which of the following was not a factor that led to the decline in the roman empire

a excessive government revenue and a struggle to spend taxes that were collected.

b invading armies from the north, and revolutions in territories on the peripheries.

c difficulties in governing a very large and diverse empire

d governmental instability and civil war

Explanation:

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To determine the role of the Middle East in world trade before the Age of Exploration, we analyze each option:

• Option a: The Middle East was a key crossroad (e.g., via Silk Road and other trade routes) connecting East Asia and Europe, facilitating trade between these regions.
• Option b: The Middle East was not primarily a raw - material supplier to Europe; it was more of a trade intermediary.
• Option c: Most goods on the Silk Road originated from East Asia (e.g., silk) or other regions, not the Middle East.
• Option d: The Middle East had valuable goods (spices, textiles, etc.) and was a major trade region.

To find the non - factor in the Roman Empire's decline, we analyze each option:

• Option a: The Roman Empire faced a shortage of revenue (not excess) due to factors like inflation, tax evasion, and the cost of maintaining the empire. Struggling to spend collected taxes is not a decline factor; in fact, revenue problems were a major issue.
• Option b: Invasions from Germanic tribes and revolts in peripheral territories (e.g., in the provinces) were major factors in the empire's decline.
• Option c: Governing a large and diverse empire (stretching from Britain to the Middle East) was extremely difficult, contributing to the decline.
• Option d: Governmental instability (e.g., frequent changes of emperors) and civil wars (e.g., the Crisis of the Third Century) were significant decline factors.

Answer:

a. It served as a crucial crossroad, connecting the trade routes between East Asia and Europe.

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