Which statement BEST described the change in long-distance trade routes between China and the Mediterranean world in the 1200s and early-1300s?

A) The Mongols introduced paper currency to the region, making gold less important.

B) The Hellenistic Greeks secured the region, largely because of Alexander’s vast empire

C) The Chinese expanded their empire across Eurasia, becoming the wealthiest Asian empire

D) The Mongols made the routes safer for the merchants to travel, resulting in increased trade

2. what was the dred scott decision about? what do we learn from this supreme court case?

1. discovered the new world balboa 2. explored the north american southwest hudson 3. his crew was the first to sail around the world vespucci 4. conquered the incas of peru cortes 5. discovered the pacific ocean columbus 6. conquered the aztecs of mexico cabot 7. discovered fishing grounds off newfoundland pizarro 8. looted spanish vessels for england drake 9. claimed the hudson river area for dutch coronado 10. priest who explored the mississippi marquette 11. man for whom the new world is named magellan

When using the scientific method, what should be the first step? a.) gathering information on the problem. b.) stating the problem. c.) analyzing and interpreting data.