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The Silk Road was a very long and dangerous trading route from the far east to the Mediterranean. It should properly be called Silk Roads (plural) as there were at least three main routes. The land routs split in two around the Taklamakan desert before rejoining in Persia. It then went on to the Mediterranean cities of Tyre and Palmyra. There was also a sea route from around present day Java up through the Red sea with a short land portage to the Nile and the Mediterranean. From there they sailed or rowed right to Rome. It was important because of its length and of the contact between east and west. It was a contributing factor in the decline of Rome in a way. As Asian goods, in particular silk was imported to Rome, millions of sesterses
were sent out of the country to pay for the goods, but Rome received nothing in return except silk.This was one of the causes of Rome's financial crises and decline.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoUm...It helped people get to China so they could trade for silk.
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Did the Silk Road affected Europe and Asia?
the silk road was an important source of cultural diffusion between Europe and Asia.
Why Silk Road and Melaka were considered to be important for traders?
Enjine
Why did they trade lions on the silk road?
They didn't trade lions on the silk road, they traded pandas. They traded for other important stuff from other countries.
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
How wide is the silk road?
the silk road is approximately 6,437 kilometers and 4,000 miles
What were the important places in the silk road?
oases was important for silk road :)
How did the Silk Road affect Europe and Asia?
the silk road was an important source of cultural diffusion between Europe and Asia.
Why was Zhang he important?
hes important because he was the founder of the silk road and had an amazing journy thats why he is often called the father of the silk road
Did the Silk Road affected Europe and Asia?
the silk road was an important source of cultural diffusion between Europe and Asia.
How important was the silk road to people in ancient times?
very important
Why was the exchange of ideas important to the Silk Road?
Because it is
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.
Why was jewelry important on the Silk Road?
because they traded with jewelry.
Why Silk Road and Melaka were considered to be important for traders?
Enjine
Why did they trade lions on the silk road?
They didn't trade lions on the silk road, they traded pandas. They traded for other important stuff from other countries.
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
