When the middle east took control of the silk road, it was important for european countries to find alternate trade routes for both and reasons. a. economic. b. political. c. religious

The correct answers are option A. "economic" and C. "religious".

Explanation:

The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected many countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia with East Africa, West Asia and Southern Europe. When The Middle East took control of these routes, it had economic and religious implications for European countries. Europe had to find alternate trade routes to get resources from Africa and Asia, and also satisfy the religious demand of people that, for instance, practice Buddhism or Islam in Europe.

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.

i would say b. research typically uses a variety of sources