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The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
It was mostly overland, with caravans crossing deserts and mountains, plus some sea routes.
Key idea: The Silk Road spread things, ideas, and diseases, not just silk.
Chinese silk was:
To Romans and other western buyers, silk felt luxurious and exotic. It was worth its weight in gold.
Because silk was small but valuable, merchants could carry it far across deserts and mountains and still make profit.
The Silk Road crossed:
Travel was slow and dangerous because of:
These risks made traded goods expensive but also highly desired.
Not just merchants:
They moved in caravans for safety, often with dozens of camels.
Every traveler carried stories, beliefs, and skills, turning the route into a moving classroom.
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