During the Gupta period, India developed an extensive land and sea-trading network by exporting what products largely in exchange for Chinese silk and Indonesian spices?
A)bricks, spices, and porcelain
B)cotton cloth, ivory, metalwork, and animals
C)slaves, sugar, and lapis lazuli
D)cattle, blue dye, and sandalwood
E)religious implements, incense, and paraffin

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During the Gupta period, India was renowned for its high-quality cotton textiles, intricate ivory and metalwork, and exotic animals, which were in high demand in international markets, including China and the Indonesian archipelago. These goods were often traded for silk and spices, among other items, facilitating a vibrant exchange that connected India with distant civilizations.

During the Gupta Period, India Developed an Extensive Land and Sea-Trading