Which of the following statements best describes the silk road?

an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West. It was central to cultural interaction

D

Explanation:a network of trade routes over land and sea linking Europe and Africa to Asia

the aksumite empire was an ancient kingdom located in what is now northern ethiopia from the period of 100 ad to 940 ad. its capital was the city of aksum. the kingdom established itself as one of the 4 great powers at its time, along with persia, rome, and china.

the kingdom was rich in goods like gold, iron, and salt. it established strong commercial ties with the regions governed by rome, egypt, and persia (arabia). aksum was a key location in this commercial network. trade was also facilitated with the introduction of the aksumite currency.

the first question's answer is a.