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Chapter 8 Earth and its People Outline

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chapter 8: Networks of communication and Exchange 300 B.C.E.-1100 C.E XIII. The Silk Road A. Origins and Operations 1. The Silk Road was an overland route that linked China to the Mediterranean world via Mesopotamia, Iran, and Central Asia. There were two periods of heavy use of the Silk Road: (1) 150 b.c.e.?907 c.e. and (2) the thirteenth through seventeenth centuries c.e.

Important Trade Routes

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This is a condensed information sheet of the major trade routes in world history. The Silk Road -Main commodities that were traded on this route were: Silk Porcelain Tea Weapons Metal work Spices Gold Silver Amber Brassware Jade Sugar Horses Cotton Salt Incense -The Silk Road was created during the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire used this series of trade routes to trade. -The Silk Road was safest during the time of Mongol Empire. This time period was known as the Pax Mongolica in the 13th century. This led to the spread of ideas and cultures throughout East and West Asia. The Indian Ocean Trade -South Asia traded with East Africa

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