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The Silk Road became obsolete due to several factors, including the rise of maritime trade routes, which offered faster and more efficient transportation of goods. The discovery of new sea routes, particularly after Vasco da Gama's voyage to India in 1498, shifted trade dynamics away from overland paths. Additionally, the decline of the Mongol Empire and the emergence of political instability in Central Asia further disrupted the traditional Silk Road routes. Finally, advancements in technology and changes in consumer demand also contributed to the decline of this historic trade network.
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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.
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 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.
When did Venice Italy become part of the silk road?
10,000 years ago
With the fall of Rome why did the Silk Road become unsafe?
With the fall of Rome, the Silk Road lost guards and it became unsafe. It was used again at a later time under the Mongols.
What did Paris use the silk road for?
Paris was not part of the silk road the last stop in the Silk Road was Rome.
How wide is the silk road?
the silk road is approximately 6,437 kilometers and 4,000 miles
What invention first declined the silk road?
The invention of ships and a silk road by sea declined the Silk Road.
Why was zhang qian known as the father of the silk road?
because he is the father of the silk road. just kidding. because zhang qian discovered the silk road so every body calls him father of the silk road
What kind of people traded on the silk road?
The merchants traded silk on the silk road
