How did the magnetic compass help traders? It helped them find their way to new countries by land and water.
It helped them protect themselves while traveling on the Silk Road.
It helped them increase their wealth because the compass was in high demand.
It helped them locate food along the Silk Road during the long journey.

It helped them find their way to new countries by land and water.

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It helped them find their way to new countries by land and water.

answer; /// i believe the correct answer is (oasis)

the answer would more than likely a.)falling crop prices  

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