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Why was the linking of different civilizations through networks of exchange and trade an important process?

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Why was the linking of different civilizations through networks of exchange and trade an important process?

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"This linking up of different civilizations was an important process because it ensured that collective learning reached further and embraced more people and greater diversity than ever before" (First Silk Roads, 4)

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What characteristics were important for the smooth operation of the Silk Road and which empires maintaind these characteristics?

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What characteristics were important for the smooth operation of the Silk Road and which empires maintaind these characteristics?

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Conflict was a  powerful way of connecting civilizations. It was also through warfare  that the Romans. Although these military relationships were important in establishing connections, the most influential connections of the era were built through trade.

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What innovations in transportation technology made trade on the Silk Road possible?

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What innovations in transportation technology made trade on the Silk Road possible?

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Once innovations in transportation in technology occurred
"agricultural production was intensified, and coinage appeared for the first

time". Using camels and other domesticated animals in trade helped them expand their land for China's capital. "The animal that made Silk Roads trade possible was the Bactrian camel, which was incredibly well adapted to its environment. The humps on its back contain high quantities of fat (not water) to sustain it for long distances, and its long eyelashes and seal-able nostrils guard against dust in the

frequent sandstorms. "

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What are some of the goods that were in high demand and traded throughout the Afro-Eurasian world zone?

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What are some of the goods that were in high demand and traded throughout the Afro-Eurasian world zone?

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"The major Chinese export commodity in demand in Rome was silk, an

elegant, sensual material formed by silkworms that was highly coveted by

wealthy women. The Chinese carefully guarded the secret of silk, and

border guards searched merchants to make sure they weren’t carrying any

actual silkworms out of the country. The Romans also prized Han iron

for its exceptional hardness, as well as spices from Arabia and India, such

as nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and pepper. From central Asia, India, and

the Mediterranean region, the Chinese imported agricultural products (such

as grapes), glassware, art objects, and horses." (First Silk Roads, 6)

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Why did the Silk Roads decline after the third century CE?

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Why did the Silk Roads decline after the third century CE?

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"During the third century CE, the Silk Roads fell into disuse as both the Chinese and Roman empires withdrew from the network. Silk Roads trade was at least partly responsible for this, because it led to the spread of disastrous epidemic diseases. Smallpox, measles, and subsonic plagues devastated the populations at either end of the routes, where people had less resistance to each other’s diseases. As a result, the population of the Roman Empire fell from perhaps 60 million to 40 million by 400 CE, while that of China may have dropped from 60 million to 45 million by 600 CE." (First Silk Roads, 8)

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Why did the Silk Roads revive after the seventh century CE?

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Why did the Silk Roads revive after the seventh century CE?

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Both the Tang dynasty (618 —907) and its successor, the Song (960 — 1279),

presided over a vibrant market economy in China, in which agricultural

and manufacturing specialization, population growth, urbanization, and tech-

nological innovation encouraged high levels of trade. New financial instruments (including printed paper money) were devised to facilitate large-scale

commerce. The trade goods exchanged across Afro-Eurasia during this second Silk Roads era, including ceramics, textiles, foods, spices, and high-value art,

were impressive. But as was the case with the first era, religious exchanges

were perhaps of even greater significance to world history. (First Silk Roads, 10)

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What effect did the Silk Roads and other networks of exchange and trade have on the development and power of the four world zones?

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What effect did the Silk Roads and other networks of exchange and trade have on the development and power of the four world zones?

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The silk road affected many of the world zones drastically due to being able to exchange ideas and materials. Also this helped the invention of money which made buying necessities easier. Also it helped influence the religion of many societies.This also helped world zones expand their land as well.

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 Conceptual Thinking- The Silk Roads allowed for the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases across Afro-Eurasia. How would this be detrimental to the culture and civilizations in other world zones?

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 Conceptual Thinking- The Silk Roads allowed for the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases across Afro-Eurasia. How would this be detrimental to the culture and civilizations in other world zones?

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The exchange of goods were detrimental to the culture and civilization in other world zones helped other world advantaged when they interconnected with the most dominate World Zone which is Afro-Eurasia. When the the Americas interconnected with Afro-Eurasia all the resources, information etc. which came through the silk road came eventually went to other World zones due to interconnection. With these resources, the americas and other

World zones to become more efficient and grow in population. With the silk road, it only did not have an impact with Afro-Eurasia, but other World Zones that interacted with Afro-Eurasia.