The Nestorians were a Christian community that emphasized the human nature of Jesus. They believed that Jesus had two distinct natures, one human and one divine, and that the emphasis should be on his humanity. They were influential along the Silk Road trade routes, spreading their beliefs to Central Asia, China, and India.

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The Nestorians were

A) Persian merchants who played a central role in trade along the silk roads.
B) a Christian community that emphasized the human nature of Jesus.
C) monks who helped bring Buddhism to China.
D) evangelical preachers who stressed the divine nature of Jesus.
E) Indian tea merchants who helped spread Hinduism to southeast Asia.

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