How did the Silk road help spread the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism?

13) q: a: when world war i began, the official united states policy was

The maps below show the middle east. which best explains how the green areas depicted in the image on the left are reflected in the population map on the right? populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near deserts. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near oceans. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near mountains. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near rivers.

In what way did expansion and global trade during the 15th to 18th centuries affect the economies of european countries