13. What items did Central Asian traders exchange for Chinese silk cloth during the Han period?
A Chariots
B. Catapults
C. Tron swords
D. Strong Horses

D. Strong Horses

Explanation:

The silk road and trade helped China expand its power and grow its empire. The silk was extremely valuable and they could trade it for various things they needed, including weapons, animals, and goods.

During the Han period, in the 2nd century BC, one of the things traded for silk were horses which China needed. They got them from Central Asia.

These horses have been described as especially strong and swift, sometimes even as heavenly or winged. This helped China expand its military and strengthen its power, which added to the influence of their conquests.