Which was the primary purpose of the expansion of trade in the zhou and han dynasties in china? a. to increase diplomatic relations with neighbors b. to access vital raw materials and resources c. to boost luxury goods for the upper classes d. to spread confucian philosophical ideas

To access vital raw materials and resources was the primary purpose of the expansion of trade in the Zhou and Han dynasties in China

Option - b

Explanation:

China has been ruled by dynasties for years, among them few dynasties have made some major reforms that changed the dynamics of trade to other part of the world. One such dynasty is Han dynasty.

They are the second colonial dynasty ruled China from 206 B.C. to 220 A.D. And Chinese history has been created by opening trade route to Europe by way of Silk Road.

Middle East and Far East are also connected in the network of trade routes by this Silk Road. Their invention of paper and art work is still influence the world even today