Based on Map 4-3, which region was most likely to play a significant intermediary role between Asian and Mediterranean trade routes?

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Map 4-3 shows that Persia, located at the crossroads of the Silk Road and the Persian Gulf, was a key intermediary in trade between Asia and the Mediterranean. The other regions listed (Andhras, Tibet, and Ethiopia) were not located in such strategic locations on the trade routes.

Based on Map 4-3, Which Region Was Most Likely to Play