Question

What was the significance of the closing of the Silk Road?

Answer 1

It encouraged Europeans to develop naval technology to help them find new ways to obtain Asian goods.

Answer 2

One of the first trade routes in the world,an ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay.