1. How did the Silk Road promote or encourage cultural diffusion?

What are the strengths of the byzantine empire?

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.

Explain one piece of evidence to show how the european system contribute to the growth of europeans in the indian ocean trade