The 5,000-mile-long network of caravan and sea routes between East Asia and the West was known as the __________.
A)Indus Road
B)Song Road
C)Tang Road
D)Silk Road

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The correct term is Silk Road, which refers to the trade routes connecting East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan) to the Mediterranean and Europe through Central Asia, India, and the Middle East. It was named after the Chinese silk trade, which was one of the most sought after commodities along the route, but other goods such as spices, precious metals, and porcelain were also exchanged. The Silk Road facilitated cultural and technological exchanges, as well as the spread of religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.

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