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The ideas traded along this route enriched societies through the exchange of food, religion, knowledge, and technology. For example, Buddhism originated in India and later spread to China, and subsequently to various parts of the world. People also shared farming and medicine, as well as inventions such as paper and printing. Food and other recipes that were passed down, allowing people from different parts of the world to experience flavors from faraway lands. The Silk Road resembled a massive bridge connecting different cultures, allowing people to learn from one another, and ultimately making all of them feel more connected.

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UNESCO

Washington.edu

Britanica

8 Trade Routes That Shaped History

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The people who benefited from the Silk Road were merchants who gained money from selling. Also, many different empires, like Rome and the Han Dynasty. Additionally, the spread of ideas, technologies, and religions like Buddhism along the routes led to cultural diffusion and innovation across Eurasia, which benefited people all around.

By: Nicole Slater

Bibliography:

About the Silk Roads | Silk Roads Programme

Silk Road | Facts, History, & Map | Britannica

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People harmed by the Silk Road included travelers who fell victim to bandits and harsh conditions, populations decimated by diseases like the Black Death, which spread through many different routes like the Silk Road. Also, even though some people gained lots of wealth, others didn’t, which created a big gap between the wealthy and the non-wealthy.

By: Nicole Slater

Bibliography:

The Silk Road

Silk Road - Facts, History & Location | HISTORY

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(First Part) The Han Dynasty in China, the Roman and Byzantine Empires, and the Persian Empire were important land-based empires that enabled the Silk Road to operate. For maritime trade, Arab and Indian traders transported goods such as spices and cotton across the Indian Ocean. The land and sea empires facilitated the movement of goods, ideas, and culture across the world. Later, the Empire that influenced trade significantly was the Mongol Empire, as they were the ones who kept the routes safe and further boosted trade.

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Britanica Silk Road

Britanica Han Dynasty

Indian Ocean Trade Routes

Arab trade with India

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(Second Part) The Silk Road grew because big empires helped it. The Han Dynasty of China and the Roman Empire traded silk and other goods. The Persians, Byzantines, and Muslims controlled parts of the road and maintained its safety. The Mongols made trade even easier by uniting a huge area. These empires spread goods, ideas, and culture.

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The Silk Road: History and Modern Revival Through China's BRI

The Great Silk Road | Silk Roads Programme

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The goods traded along the Silk Road included many things from different parts of the world. From the East, the main items included were silk, spices, and tea. The West was known for its wool, gold, and silver. Other goods included ivory and furs.

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The History of Silk ~ Documentary ~ Ancient China

8 Trade Routes That Shaped History

6 Misconceptions About the Roman Empire

Silk Road by UNESCO

China LIVESCI=NCE

The Roman Empire and Trade by Learning History.