What were Kashgar, Samarkand, and Dunhuang examples of during 600 to 1450 CE?
Explanation
Answer - B - During 600 to 1450 CE, Kashgar, Samarkand, and Dunhuang were examples of oasis towns along the Silk Road.
Key Takeaway: The Silk Road was an extensive network of trade routes across Asia that connected East, South, and Western Asia with the Mediterranean, as well as North and East Africa and Europe. The Silk Road gets its name from the lucrative Chinese silk trade which began during the Han Dynasty, the major reason for the connection of trade routes into an extensive trans-continental network. Cities along the Silk Road, like Samarkand, Dunhuang, and Kashgar thrived, welcoming traders, scholars, and travelers along the trade network.
