How was India a significant, geographic portion of the Silk Road trading network?

A) India’s geographic isolation allowed goods and cultures to remain rare and stay in high demand.

B) India’s location along the Atlantic Ocean provided a resting stop for travelers between Africa and China.

C) India’s geographic location made it a connector of commercial and cultural exchange between the lands of the east and the west.

D) India was the link between China and the Pacific Ocean, so travel through India was required for the Chinese to trade with lands in Africa and Europe.