Answer:
Because the Silk Road comprised of numerous routes.
Explanation:
The Silk Road routes have various routes, among which are:
1. Northern route: this starts at present-day Xi'an in China and passes through present-day Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Somalia, and Egypt.
2. Southern route: this covers present-day Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Italy, and North Africa.
3. Southwestern route: this passes through Thailand, Java, and Bangladesh
4. Maritime Route: this covers the South China Sea, Strait of Malacca, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Bengal, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, and the Red Sea.
Hence, the correct answer is "Because the Silk Road is comprised of numerous routes."
