What does the phrase “the roof of the world” suggest about the Pamir mountain range? A) It contains peaks that are among the highest on Earth.
B) It helps protect surrounding villages from bad weather.
C) It provides the best views of the surrounding trade routes.
D) It is a common gathering place for traders traveling the route.

A) It contains peaks that are among the highest on Earth

Explanation:

The phrase "the roof of the world" suggested that the Pamir mountain range was had peaks that are among the highest on Earth.

To be considered the roof of the world implies that it was really high. According to the excerpt, it has many mountain peaks over 20,000 feet.

the examples that saki used to represent satire through situational irony are options two (2) and five (5) inasmuch as the wolf thought that looking for a girl in the bushes could be as easy as hunting little pigs at the park, but it took him so much time to find the girl if it had not been not for a silly mistake. also, bertha would have survived to the wolf's hunt if she had not won those medals for goodness, which at the end they were what got her killed by making noise, so winning medals of goodness was not so good achievement, after all.

the development of trade during the middle age increased to the change given in the agriculture, which gave money, industry and markets a bigger importance in economy. the agriculture production was more than the consumption, which meant the creation of wider markets out of the areas. besides, with the end of multiple wars, the population increased and new trade routes were created.