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The Silk Road

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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THE SILK ROAD

BY:TARA PARK

WHAT IS THE SILK ROAD?

  • A route that provides a passage
  • way between Asia and Europe.

WHAT COUNTRIES WERE INVOLVED IN THE SILK ROAD?

  • India
  • China
  • Arabia
  • Persia
  • Europe
Photo by ecstaticist

WHAT GOODS WERE TRADED?

  • Silk (how it got its name)
  • Herbs (medicinal purposes)
  • Art (usually shipped to royalty)
  • Religious Artifacts (Buddhism)

WHEN WAS IT ESTABLISHED?

  • Began during the Han Dynasty
  • 206 BC-220 AD

HOW DID IT MAKE AN IMPACT?

  • Simpler Solution
  • "Short Cut"
  • Direct guide to country
Photo by rocketcandy