Subject:
Networks of Communication and Exchange, 300 B.C.E.-600 C.E. I. The Silk Road A. Origins and Operations 1. Long-distance overland trade from East Asia to europe originated with Chinese General Zhang. 2.China wanted western goods, particularly horses. 3. By 100 B.C.E. many of the goods came directly from Chinese cities. 4. Helped in the spread of of new flora, particularly fruits and spices. II The Sasanid Empire A. The Impact of the Silk Road 1. Settling of westerners in trading cities and surrounding villages. 2. Nomads from mountains spread to the steppes and became dominant pastoral group. 3. Westerners lived in fine houses, the nomads lived in huts.
