Why was there an increase in the demand for silk in the European markets?

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People demanded passes to let the Chinese trader pass through.

They had to cross dangerous paths.

Both 1 and 2.

None of the above.

answer is C.

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The demand for silk increased in European markets, where People demanded passes to let the Chinese traders pass through, and they had to cross dangerous paths.
There was an increase in demand for silk in the European markets because before they entered the markets, the Chinese traders passed through dangerous roads, mountains, or deserts. Additionally, those who resided along these roads frequently requested payment in exchange for access, which increased the demand for silk in the European markets. Because they had to go through deserts, mountains, and dangerous routes, the silk fabric became expensive in the markets. Some of the kings whose kingdoms fell through these routes tried to control the silk route so that they could gain benefits for themselves by getting payments in the form of taxes, tributes, and gifts from the traders, and they also wanted to protect the traders from the attack of the robbers.

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