Historian Dr. Aliyev argues that nomadic pastoralist societies of Central Asia in late antiquity were not simply destabilizing forces, as some older histories suggested, but were actively involved in fostering long-distance trade networks across the Silk Road.
Which finding, if true, would most strongly support Dr. Aliyev's argument?
- A
Many trade goods on the Silk Road were lightweight and valuable.
- B
Some pastoralists practiced seasonal migration with herds.
- C
Central Asia includes a wide range of climates.
- Dcheck_circle
Surviving documents and material remains show pastoralist polities collecting tolls, providing escorts, and supplying livestock for caravans across major Silk Road routes.
Explanation
A documents specific economic-infrastructural roles of pastoralists in trade, supporting the active-fostering claim. B, C, and D are general background.