The city of baghdad was economically important in part because it a. controlled trade routes between muslim spain and mughal india. b. traded with africa along the famous silk road. c. was linked to china and other lands by camel caravan routes. d. produced all the goods it needed for itself.

The correct answer is option C "was linked to China and other lands by camel caravan routes". The geographical location of Baghdad give it particular relevance as it was a connection to the Chinese market and other Islamic markets. This trade crossroad was oftenly called the silkroad and the goods that were transported included diamonds, soap, ivory, camel fur, honey, among others.

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