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The Silk Road was a trade route that was used by many merchants between 200 B.C. to 260 C.E. It became known as the Silk Road because the product that was most traded on it is Silk from China. Actually, silk became so important to the economy of China that they kept the process of how to make silk a secret. The Silk Road started the idea of globalization. The Silk Road has many advantages, but also has several disadvantages.

One of the advantages of the Silk Road is that it connected the world. It created a heavily used trade route that connected Central Asia, the Mediterranean, China, and Japan. This connectedness allowed for the exchange of ideas and technologies. For example, as nomadic traders went around the world, they became immune to many diseases.

Another advantage of the Silk Road is its economic impact on many countries. As the Silk Road grew, more people started working as merchants and they started making money. One example of this is in China. As Chinese silk became more popular among the world, more Chinese people started working in the silk industry. In fact, the popularity of silk started creating jobs for most Chinese. People that didn't have jobs could now work in the silk industry.

The Silk Road also helped the spread of religions. Before the Silk Road, Buddhism was in trouble of dying out. However, the Silk Road helped in the spread of Buddhism, which saved the religion from dying out.

I believe the biggest disadvantage to the Silk Road is the spread of diseases. Measles, small pox, and, most importantly, the bubonic plague spread because of the Silk Road. The bubonic plague became known as the Black Death because of how many people died because of it. In fact, the bubonic plague killed off half of Europe and even killed ¾ of England. In the video, John Green called the bubonic plague the biggest killer in the history of man. I agree.

Globalization and interconnectedness may have started in the time of the Silk Road, but it took off greatly during the last few years. I believe that globalization is good because the world comes closer together and people realize that there are less differences between cultures than they thought. It allows people to be closer together, and, just maybe, lessens wars between different cultures.

A disadvantage to that same connectedness that it might be bad for small or developing countries. More developed countries might act like bullies to the less developed countries. For example, most movies are made in Hollywood, and there is no real chance for any country to even come close to the success that Hollywood has in regards to movies and shows.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of the Silk Road

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The Silk Road was a trade route that was used by many merchants between 200 B.C. to 260 C.E. It became known as the Silk Road because the product that was most traded on it is Silk from China. Actually, silk became so important to the economy of China that they kept the process of how to make silk a secret.

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The Silk Road was a trade route that was used by many merchants between 200 B.C. to 260 C.E. It became known as the Silk Road because the product that was most traded on it is Silk from China. Actually, silk became so important to the economy of China that they kept the process of how to make silk a secret. The Silk Road started the idea of globalization. The Silk Road has many advantages, but also has several disadvantages.

One of the advantages of the Silk Road is that it connected the world. It created a heavily used trade route that connected Central Asia, the Mediterranean, China, and Japan. This connectedness allowed for the exchange of ideas and technologies. For example, as nomadic traders went around the world, they became immune to many diseases.

Another advantage of the Silk Road is its economic impact on many countries. As the Silk Road grew, more people started working as merchants and they started making money. One example of this is in China. As Chinese silk became more popular among the world, more Chinese people started working in the silk industry. In fact, the popularity of silk started creating jobs for most Chinese. People that didn't have jobs could now work in the silk industry.

The Silk Road also helped the spread of religions. Before the Silk Road, Buddhism was in trouble of dying out. However, the Silk Road helped in the spread of Buddhism, which saved the religion from dying out.

I believe the biggest disadvantage to the Silk Road is the spread of diseases. Measles, small pox, and, most importantly, the bubonic plague spread because of the Silk Road. The bubonic plague became known as the Black Death because of how many people died because of it. In fact, the bubonic plague killed off half of Europe and even killed ¾ of England. In the video, John Green called the bubonic plague the biggest killer in the history of man. I agree.

Globalization and interconnectedness may have started in the time of the Silk Road, but it took off greatly during the last few years. I believe that globalization is good because the world comes closer together and people realize that there are less differences between cultures than they thought. It allows people to be closer together, and, just maybe, lessens wars between different cultures.

A disadvantage to that same connectedness that it might be bad for small or developing countries. More developed countries might act like bullies to the less developed countries. For example, most movies are made in Hollywood, and there is no real chance for any country to even come close to the success that Hollywood has in regards to movies and shows.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of the Silk Road

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The Silk Road was a trade route that was used by many merchants between 200 B.C. to 260 C.E. It became known as the Silk Road because the product that was most traded on it is Silk from China. Actually, silk became so important to the economy of China that they kept the process of how to make silk a secret.

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It connected the world in routes (seas and land) connecting countries in trade routes. This allowed for the exchange of ideas, such as clothing and food, and technology.

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It was developed in 1453.

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It was established during the Han Dynasty of China.

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Quinn Burke-Calloway
Lainey Baker
Jamie Andrade
Iris Meldrum

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Were there any examples of exploration and conflict? 

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Were there any examples of exploration and conflict? 

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Prices:
-How much something should cost (too much or too little)
Languages:
-May not be able to communicate (traders and purchasers)

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London and Eurasia and North Africa

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“Advantages and Disadvantages of the Silk Road.” Omarebly, http://mouselhyomar.weebly.com/social-studies-blog/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-the-silk-road.

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What were some of the key locations on the trade route

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What were some of the key locations on the trade route

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London and Eurasia and North Africa

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Silk, tea, salt, sugar, porcelain, spices, cotton, ivory, wool, gold, and silver.

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Some drawbacks was the weather and the seasons and drug problems.

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Mark, Joshua J. “Silk Road.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History Encyclopedia, 23 Sept. 2019, https://www.ancient.eu/Silk_Road/.

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Helped generate trade and commerce between a number of different kingdoms and empires

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Because Chinese silk was a high value product among merchants that needed to be traded among routes.