I would say that it's B because it appears that the shape of Han China is based off of trade routes.
Either the tropic of Capricorn or the tropic of Cancer but in the middle between them is the Equator.
Gold..........................
D.D.He built up a strong navy and army after studying the militaries of Western nations.
An illuminated manuscript<span> is a </span>manuscript<span> in which the text is supplemented with such decoration as </span>initials, borders (marginalia<span>) and </span>miniature illustrations<span>.
</span> It is made from animal skin, most usually the skin of a sheep or cow. Goatskin was used too <span> and also deer or pigskin .
</span><span> Illuminated Manuscripts were used by priests and monks for ritual purposes.</span>
I know all three of these questions but I cannot figure out the last question. But I hope this helps.