Silk was highly desired because it:
- Gave you a "social status"
- Showed you were rich
- Could be used as currency
- Was connected with growing world religions
It enabled important (and sometimes secret) information/news to travel quickly.
Answer:
Ok so the answer is 5, 2 and 3.
Explanation:
The explorers did not find a waterway from Central America to the Pacific. But they did sponsor Columbus, who "discovered" the brand new settlement of Hispaniola. Through quickly conquering territory along the Americas, Spain also became the first to locate those rivers.
Answer:
to gain access to the Pacific Ocean
Explanation:
