You had it right, it is a simile because it uses the word as.
Answer:
Ancient European explorers would not have went far without the Chinese.
Explanation:
You have to remove the comma because it results in an unnecessary pause.
Abstract nouns are nouns that the five senses can not detect. Honesty is like honestly. You cannot see honesty, you can not feel honesty, you cannot see honesty, you can not taste honesty, and you can not hear honesty. So, it is an abstract noun.
Answer:
1) No
2) No
Explanation:
Transportation from school to home would be dangerous and risky.
Yes because they could still hold the virtual classes