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What was the most important spice during the middle ages?
The most important spice during the Middle Ages was black pepper. It was a very valuable commodity in the European spice trade.
What is the overland trade route to the east used in middle ages?
the silk road
Why was silk important in the middle ages?
Silk was important because it was worth lots of money from Asia.
Where did Europeans got silk from who during the middle ages?
By the time the middle ages were in full swing the silk road that had brought in the trade goods from China was gone. So, there was no trade between Europe and China in the middle ages. It was too far, took too long, and was too dangerous to make the trip. They got the silk from different kinds of animals.
What was imported to Europe from the east in the middle ages?
Spices and silk an porcelain/china
What is cloth interwoven with gold from the middle ages called?
Samite was a luxurious and heavy silk fabric worn in the Middle Ages often with silver or gold threads
What did Chinese people wear in the middle ages?
The Chinese people who were wealthy in the Middle Ages wore robes made of silk. The poor wore clothes that they made out of hemp.
What items from Europe were traded for silk on the silk road?
gold, spice etc.
How does location affect trade in the middle east?
Middle East used to have the biggest ports in Roman times, after the discoveries the Spice Road and Silk Road lost its importance and trade decayed.
Does the silk road cross Afghanistan?
Yes ,the Silk Road passed through Afganistan, Iraq and many other Middle Eastern countries. The main products were Spice ,silks ,rugs and other Illegal "services"
Is the spice road the same as the silk road?
yes
What was the origin of the fine spices and silks?
The fine spices and silks primarily originated from regions in Asia, particularly the Spice Islands (modern-day Indonesia) for spices like cloves and nutmeg, and China for silk. The Silk Road facilitated trade routes that connected these regions to Europe and the Middle East, allowing for the exchange of these valuable goods. The demand for spices and silks grew during the Middle Ages, significantly influencing trade and cultural exchanges across continents.
