The formation and development of China's Maritime Silk Road has a history of several thousand years. From a few maritime activities in the Pre-qin Period to large-scale maritime trade after Qin and Han Dynasties, from maritime migration for survival to economic trade, China's Maritime Silk Road has experienced an unusual course.
The main large cargo transported by the Maritime Silk Road, which connected China and the outside world, was silk, so we also referred to this sea line connecting the east and west as The Maritime Silk Road.Wherein, the main ports of the Maritime Silk Road included Ningbo，Guangzhou and Quanzhou.
The Maritime Silk Road originated during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, developed further during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, took shape during the Qin and Han dynasties, flourished during the Tang and Song dynasties, underwent transformation during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and stands as the oldest known maritime route.
1、The passage is mainly about __________?
A. the development of China's Maritime Silk Road
B. the main large cargo transported by the Maritime Silk Road
C. the main ports of the Maritime Silk Road
D.the Maritime Silk Road during the Tang and Song dynasties
2、The underlined word in Para.3 can be best replaced by __________.
A. diversified
B. thrived
C. fascinated
D. Flattered