The general conclusion regarding the diffusion and expansion of religion that the map (see the attachment) strongly supports is that "it is aided by the presence of a major trade route". The correct answer is C.
Ancient trade routes connecting the Middle East, Asia, and the West are the Silk Roads. It served as a major trade route for goods between both the Roman Empire and China, as well as subsequently between European countries and China throughout the Middle Ages. Along the Silk Road, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and other religions expanded.
Cultural diffusion is the primary method by which religions expand from one area to another, since religion is one of the principal manifestations of culture. Geographical variables such as politics and the economy have a role in the spread of religion, although they are less important than cultural influences.
This question should be provided with answer choices, which are:
- A. It requires mass migrations of people over long distances
- B. It usually moves in an eastward direction
- C. It is aided by the present of a major trade route.
- D. It occurs more in Asia than on the other continents
- E. It experiences strong fundamentalism at its hearth
The correct answer is C.
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