Prior to the European exploration of the Americas, how were trade routes between China and Europe accomplished?

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Before the European exploration of the Americas, trade routes between China and Europe were accomplished primarily through long-distance overland routes through Asia and eastern Europe, commonly known as the Silk Road. While there were also maritime trade routes, they were not as developed as the overland routes until later in history.

Prior to the European Exploration of the Americas, How Were