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The Silk Road was a trade route from East Asia (such as China) to Europe. The purpose was that people in Europe would be able to get expensive, luxury goods from Asia, such as spices, silk, and ivory (from Asian elephants). However, it soon became obsolete after Vasco da Gama proved that it was possible to get to India and East Asia via ship by sailing south of Africa (before him, people believed it was too dangerous).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agothe silk road is for silk
it wasn't just for SILK it was for people that lived primarily in Asia or around it to trade "goods" .It was
for the exchange in commerce and goods which then diffused throughout the continent also spreading religions, ideas and technology with them.
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∙ 14y agoit was a route to make trade easier between the eastern and western worlds
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∙ 12y agothe silk road was used for trading
they traded silk, tea, and spices.
and china porcelain glass rhubarb ect.
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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 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 did Paris use the silk road for?
Paris was not part of the silk road the last stop in the Silk Road was Rome.
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
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
What is silk roads purpose?
The silk road was used to trade items such as gold, grapes pomegranates, and jade from the west. Silk, gunpowder, paper and bamboo were sent out from china in the East. Ideas were also passed along the road such as Buddhism.
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.
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.
Where is silk roads?
Silk Road is in Gilgit Baltistan Of Pakistan, this road is now known as KKH, which connects China to Pakistan via Ganish , for more details visit http://apnaganish.webs.com/
What is the purpose of Road Warrior?
A road warrior is a term used to describe people that travel a lot. The general purpose of a road warrior is to accomplish business transactions or jobs while on the road.
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.
What invention first declined the silk road?
The invention of ships and a silk road by sea declined the Silk Road.
How wide is the silk road?
the silk road is approximately 6,437 kilometers and 4,000 miles
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
