I believe it was a trade route that was used commercially. Traders often used this route because it stretched so long and wide across the US.
Impeding - to delay or prevent by obstructing it/them.
so your answer is B. Obstructing; slowing down.
The worshiping of Idols in Java is related to the expanse of Hinduism and Buddhism there,
Explanation:
Java was one of the influenced kingdoms of Indian and mainly south Indian kings who had installed dynasties in the region making some of the first kingdoms there .
They had also brought their Hindu religion with them and some Buddhist missionaries had also reached.
The idols they were thus worshiping were Hindu as reported by Marco polo in his travels because they took their culture from the predominantly Hindu south India.
After doing some research, I believe the choices for this question are the following:
<span>Both empires shared like laws and traditions.
Both empires originated in Western Europe.
Both empires required all citizens to be fluent in Latin.
Both empires considered the emperor the ultimate religious authority.
Among these statements, the one that describes a similarity between the Byzantine and Roman Empire is: </span>Both empires shared like laws and traditions.