A map titled Products and Inventions on Medieval Trade Routes. Iron is from Europe. Gold, Salt, and Ivory are from Africa. Perfumes and Dates are from the Arabian Peninsula, Textiles and Cotton are from India. Silk, Paper,and Gunpowder are from China. Spices and Citrus are from Southeast Asia.
Study the map. Then, use the drop-down menus to answer each question.
Which region would Chinese merchants trade with to obtain salt?
What could Chinese merchants offer in exchange for the salt?