IELTS reading detail Practice
The influence of the Sogdians was magnified because they established ______ along the Silk Road.
Question type: sentence completion · Difficulty: intermediate
- A. military garrisons
- B. permanent communities
- C. temporary trading posts
- D. agricultural farms
Explanation Preview
Paragraph B clearly states that 'Sogdian merchants established permanent communities in oasis towns and major cities from Persia to China.' These communities served as the bases for their role as cultural diffusers.