In the Middle Ages, merchants traveling along the Silk Road carried not only goods but also ideas. This aspect of globalization is still happening today. Do you agree? Explain.

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

It is true that in the Middle Ages, merchants traveling along the Silk Road carried not only goods but also ideas. This aspect of globalization is still happening today, and I agree

Why?

Because today, we are living in a modern globalized world that allows us to be connected with different people in distinct parts of the world, almost instantly.

Foreign trade has allowed part of this connection because trade started to connect countries around the world. Indeed, free trade agreements have benefited nations. That is the case of the European Union Market.

Or what about NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement between México, Canada, and the United States.

NAFTA has recently turned into USMCA, the United States, México, and Canada Agreement, reporting many benefits to each country.

During 15 and 16 th century Spain as a beautiful country. they traded goods across the Atlantic ocean.

Explanation:

Spanish empire was very big with a strong naval force. It fought against Ottoman empire, France and in America, Spain wanted its colonies to be independent. Due to the rise of the Portuguese and European powers, Spain lost most of its territories.

Roman Catholic churches were famous in Spain which were brought to America too due to the colonization. Together with Portuguese, Spain entered many international trades. Spanish empire began from 16th century after the arrival of Christopher Columbus after which famous Aztec, Inca and Mayan empire can be seen even today.