Question

When the Middle East took control of the Silk Road, it was important for European countries to find alternate trade routes for both _____ and _____ reasons. A. economic. B. political. C. religious

Answer 1

I think its A and C tell me if im right 

Answer 2

The correct answers are option A. "economic" and C. "religious".

Step-by-step explanation:

The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected many countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia with East Africa, West Asia and Southern Europe. When The Middle East took control of these routes, it had economic and religious implications for European countries. Europe had to find alternate trade routes to get resources from Africa and Asia, and also satisfy the religious demand of people that, for instance, practice Buddhism or Islam in Europe.