Caravan cities and ports required governments to fund a variety of infrastructural improvements, from roads and docks to storage facilities, to security along the routes in and out of town. Why did governments choose to spend money on these kinds of things? Correct Answer(s) Many leaders had religious beliefs that encouraged them to support merchants and trade. Press Space to open Inhabitants of trade hubs had access to many luxurious products, as well as magnificent trade-funded local theaters and temples. Press Space to open Most empires relied on trade for essential items like grain and domesticated animals. Press Space to open A successful trade hub offered many lucrative opportunities for inhabitants, who made money providing services for travelers and merchants. Press Space to open Incorrect Answer(s)