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What did India trade on the silk road?
India on the ancient silk road traded sandalwood for Rome's olive oil and Saudi Arabia's cloves and especially spices.
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.
Why is Arabia considered a crossroad location?
they were right in between the silk road in China and the western world of trade
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.
What is the silk road and why was it important?
Because silk was the major trade product which traveled on this road, it was named the Silk Road in 1877 by Ferdinand von Richthofen - a well-known German geographer. This ancient route not only circulated goods, but also exchanged the splendid cultures of China, India, Persia, Arabia, Greek and Rome.
What is the difference between the eastern silk road and the western silk road?
The eastern silk road is mostly desert and the western silk road is mostly mountains
Was the Silk Road one continuous road or a series of routes?
The Silk Road was a series of routes that came off of the main Silk Road. The Silk Road consisted of the main Silk Road, minor routes and sea routes which were used later in the Silk Road's history, when the Silk Road became dangerous.
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.
What regions did the silk road connect?
The Silk Road extended from Southern Europe through Arabia, Egypt, Persia, India till it reached China. It connected the Roman empire and the Chinese empires. See the related link below for a map.
What effect did The Silk Road have on culture?
It brought new materials, inventions, and ideas from China and Eastern Asia to the areas of India, Arabia, and Europe.
Where is the silk route located?
The silk road is located in China. Arabia, Egypt, India, Persia, Rome it is located across the content of asia it also covers part or the north and northeastern Africa and Europe.
Where is silk route located?
The silk road is located in China. Arabia, Egypt, India, Persia, Rome it is located across the content of asia it also covers part or the north and northeastern Africa and Europe.
