Question

The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires are sometimes referred to as the "Gunpowder Empires" because of their use of gunpowder when conquering. These empires would have not been exposed to gunpowder had it not been for
A) Marco Polo.
B) the Silk Roads.
C) China's Grand Canal.
D) the Great Wall of China.

Answer 1

Answer:

b) The Silk Roads

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

B) the Silk Roads.