What factors made the tang capital of chang’s a center of culture and trade select all that apply a. it welcomed foreigners and their beliefs b. it based its trade on the merit system c. it was the center of silk production d. it was located at one end of the silk road e. it was located on the south china sea

The correct answers are: A and D.

Because Chang was a center of culture and commerce because it was the capital of ancient China, in addition to the influence of the silk route influenced in favor of the political, economic and cultural center of the empire,

It was also Chang's ability to integrate different cultures, being one end of the silk route, people from India and central and western Asia, leaving costumes, beliefs and art.        

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