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It is so famous because it is known for lots of silk and other merchandise trading.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere were famous people who have traveled on it, and it was the most used road for trading expensive things.
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Why did the silk road follow the great wall so closely?
to protect the travelers traveling on the silk road
Why do you think the land route to china was called Silk Road?
china was famous for silk. the silk road was used for trading. silk was traded so they called it the silk road.
Was the road of silk used to help make the Great Wall?
No, because the Great Wall of China is built on the mountains (or natural landscapes) so no. Also the Silk Road is not necessarily close to the Great Wall.
Was the silk road smooth?
No the Silk Road was not smooth. The Silk road was actually a road that was used for trading. The main item traded along the Silk Road was silk that is why it is called the silk road.
Why was the silk road called road if there was no actual road?
The Silk Road was a route not a road and it wasn't made of Silk either. You can always call it the Silk Route.
Why is is the silk road famous?
valuable items were traded.that is why the silk road is famous.
Did Marco Polo go on the great silk road?
Marco Polo did go on The Great Silk Road.
How did Marco polo get famous?
He created the silk road.
Why did the silk road follow the great wall so closely?
to protect the travelers traveling on the silk road
What section of the great silk road led from samarkand via hodgent to isfara?
The Fergana Branch of the Great Silk Road took that route.
Why do you think the land route to china was called Silk Road?
china was famous for silk. the silk road was used for trading. silk was traded so they called it the silk road.
What are famous sight seeing places along the silk road and where are they?
5 famous site seeing places along the silk road is the Maiji Mountain, Great wall of china, Five Spring Mountain park, Gansu Provincial museum, and Lanzhou Binglingsi Monastery. They are located in China.
What makes Marco Polo famous?
He discovered the Silk Road
What was a famous route that was connected china with Europe?
The Silk Road
Who was the most famous traveler on the silk road?
Marco Polo
The Great Silk Road connected China and what?
india
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.
