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Both were trading routes between Europe and the far east. The silk road carried silk to Europe, while the Indian ocean carried spices part of the way from Pacific islands and neighboring countries to the Middle East for trans shipment to Europe.
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What are some similarities between Silk Roads and Indian Ocean trade?
The Silk Road is a trade route that links Europe and Asia together. The Indian Ocean trade routes link India, west Africa, and Europe together. Although they are different in that the Indian Ocean trade is overseas and the Silk Road is overland, they are the same in that they both spread religion, and they both traded goods to Europe.
How were traders able to reach the markets of Axum?
the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Nile River the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Nile River
What is the most significant land and sea routes in the fourteenth century?
silk road and indian ocean sea lanes
Is India on the silk road?
Yes, Trade on the Silk Road was signification the development of the Indian sub-continent.
Who traded silver on the silk road?
Indian
Is the silk road and silk route the same?
no
What Indian society profited from the silk road?
i am not sure about this question
Did the silk road stretch from India to rome?
The Silk road stretched from China, through Asia to the Mediterranean
Is the spice road the same as the silk road?
yes
What links did Africa have with global trade routes?
they focused on trading items towards china,India,southeast Asia,Europe and south america
Was the silk road covered with silk?
no, the silk road was NOT covered with silk The "Silk Road" was the "road" which silk traveled from Asia to Europe.
How did Marco polo help create the early silk road?
He didn't create the silk road. I had the same question and found this answer.
