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The two major ancient civilizations that traded mainly on the Silk Road were China and the Roman Empire. First was China, where they traded Silk in exchange for goods from the Roman Empire. In ancient China, silk was made by raising silkworms that ate mulberry leaves. People collected the cocoons, steamed them to kill the pupae inside, and then unwound the long silk threads. Then the threads were twisted together to make them stronger and woven into cloth. The Chinese said he process was a discovery by the Empress Leizue. The Romans traded gold, silver, and wool to get silk. The exchange made both China and the Roman Empire richer.

Bibliography:

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.

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Many types of ideas were being traded during the Silk Road. One significant contribution of the Silk Road was the exchange of cultures, introducing new ideas that 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 various ideas throughout the route, including farming, medical knowledge, and inventions such as paper and printing. They even had 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.

Bibliography:

UNESCO

Washington.edu

Britanica

8 Trade Routes That Shaped History