10 Which statement explains why Roman merchants most likely took
long journeys along the Silk Road, as shown in Source 1?
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А
The merchants were forced by the Roman Empire to
participate in trade along the road.
The merchants hoped to find new places along the road for
the Roman Empire to colonize.
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The merchants were prohibited by law from conducting trade
within the Roman Empire.
D
The merchants wanted to gain access to goods that were
produced in areas beyond the Roman Empire.