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
