"Red Army" is slang, I believe
Besides silk, the Chinese also exported (sold) teas, salt, sugar, porcelain, and spices. Most of what was traded was expensive luxury goods. This was because it was a long trip and merchants didn't have a lot of room for goods. They imported, or bought, goods like cotton, ivory, wool, gold, and silver.
It was different because many people were facing difficult issues such as discrimination and many innocent lives were being taken as well as dictators ruling over and trying to end certain races and their existence also. It was far from normal because of the violence and deaths occurring due to the very advancing technologies and weapons.
A.King Victor Emmanuel appointed Count di Cavour prime minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Answer: elected officials represent the people
Explanation: This is the best answer given the options, but a republic is actually defined as a government without a king. Several republics have representation, but it is not required in order to be a republic. From the options you have there though, I’d go with the elected officials as that’s the one that makes the most sense with the actual definition. Hope this helps!