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

The correct answer is B) the Silk Roads.

The other options of the question were A) Marco Polo. C) China's Grand Canal. D) the Great Wall of China.

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 the Silk Roads.

In ancient times, the Silk Road was a series of roads that connected China, Asia, North Africa, India, and Europe. These roads mainly served as trade routes that served to transport people and goods. During many years, nations used these roads and sea routes to trade species, animals, precious metals, crops, and also to spread diseases.  

6 units. ab and lo are congruent sides, and if ab= 6 units, then lo would be the same.

1. explain aspects of the democratic process as it was developed in ancient athens

2. trace the roots of the americans political process to ancient athens

3. explain the relationship of citizens to the political process