Problem 5 - Entrance Test

Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: A) Ancient trade routes like the Silk Road facilitated cultural and technological exchanges. B) These exchanges led to the spread of ideas that shaped civilizations. C) However, such networks were often vulnerable to political and environmental disruptions. D) The collapse of certain empires severely impacted these routes' continuity. E) Despite this, some networks persisted through maritime alternatives like the Spice Route.