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Silk Road
The Silk Road was a trade network that spanned across Asia. It primarily used by Asian traders, but went into Africa and Europe. The routes were known mainly for the silk trade that it facilitated, but there were also countless other items transported on the Silk Road. The road was instrumental in spreading Asian influence during ancient times.
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Who would steal silk in Silk Road?
Probably everyone who got the chance. Silk was extremely expensive in those days, even silk thread went at enormous prices. It's the reason why traders always travelled in big groups for mutual protection and even then often took armed guards along.
The Silk Road by the way wasn't a real single road. It was the collective name for the various east-west trajectories that were commonly taken by silk, spices and other traders between China and India and Europe.
Where was the eastern end of the silk road?
The Silk Route was a series of routes covering more than 4,000 miles.
What goods were being sold through the Silk Road?
Some Roman goods that were traded on the Silk Road were gold coins, blass and glazes, grapevines, and alfalfa. The Romans wanted the silk from China for their gold, silver, and bronze coins and their precious gems.
What is the physical evidence of the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road?
The strongest physical evidence of the spread of Buddha along the Silk Road is the Bamiyan Buddha's. The Bamiyan Buddha's were created in the 4th and 5th centuries CE and stood until they were destroyed by the Taliban March 2, 2001.
What things did the Chinese get in return on the silk road?
the chinese received silk precios metals and spices while on the silk road......
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What is the silk road website?
If you search Google for "Silk Road" the first link will be the official Silk Road website.
You can access it directly by following the related links in this answer also. You can also type in " I'm SEXY and I know it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How did the silk road impact culture?
the silk road spread Buddhism and got china more attached to the world the silk road was a popular trading route and brought in income
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
The Silk Road crossed many types of terrain what two deserts did the Silk Road cross?
The Taklamakan Desert which located in Mongol
Where can one purchase some men silk boxers?
Some of the companies that retail men's silk boxer shorts are, Marks and Spencer, Debenham's, Sears, Figleaves, Narasilk, Royal Silk and His Room, also available from Amazon.
The Silk Road stretched from China to?
The Silk Road, stretched from China to Xion. ps. Silk Road was built in ancient times/ancient China. Good luck
What was the silk road made of?
The Silk Road was a famous route the led through all over China bits of India, North-West of China and a small section of Japan. Silk was mostly traded on the road. Other things like tea, jade, flowers, fruits, iron, horses, sheep and peacocks. Other things like perfume, gold, noodles, matches, lapdogs, woven goods, wine, sugar, oil, jasmine, saffron, sandal wood and tea. Some other things are ceramics, glassware, lots of arts, gun powder chopsticks, salt, wood, amber, nuts, mirrors, cotton, camels, mint, chilies, almonds, fur, porcelain, and cloth. Marco-Polo was a famous man who traveled through the Silk Road and brought back pasta to China. It was a safe route to travelers and merchants because they wouldn't be attacked.
What led to the establishment of the silk road?
It was never built by anyone but established over a number of years by people who wanted to trade.
Actually, the Silk Road was built by Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty, of course, i wouldn't really say he built it, more like "opened it officially".
What is the purpose of the silk road?
The Silk Road was a trade route that connected Europe, Asia and China. It was the route by means of which goods form the west were exchanged for commodities form the East. Chief amongst these commodities was silk cloth, the secret of silk being held by the Chinese. It was from this silk coming to the west that the trade route got its name.
How long did it take to travel the entire silk road by land?
it could actually take about 36 days to get to the silk road depending when you and how you get there
around 1400 CE, exploration and new sea routes brought an end to much of the overland trade.
What did people in Kucha trade on the Silk road?
Kashgar traded silk, spices, gold and gemstones. They also traded pack animals, tea, dried fruit and medicinal herbs.
Which role did the silk road play in cultural diffusion between Asia and Europe?
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political and economic
What are some dangerous animals along the Silk road?
Scorpions sting not deadly but should be treated immediately.
