2.1 The Silk Roads Flashcards
What historical event helped increase trade?
The Crusades.
What types of goods did China and Europe want?
China wanted gold and silver, and Europe wanted silk, tea, and rhubarb.
What events did the fall of the 1st golden age of the Silk Road coincide with?
The collapse of the Han and Roman empires.
What empire took control of the entire Silk Road? How did it affect the Silk Road.
The Mongol empire. It made it safer.
What did China develop? How did it affect trade?
They developed naval technology, which let them take control of the South China sea.
What kind of settlements appeared along the Silk Road? Give two examples of them.
Cities and oases. Two cities were Kashgar and Samarkand.
Why is Samarkand especially prevalent?
It held a presence of Christianity, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Islam. It was also a center of learning for Islam.
What other kinds of settlements appeared along the Silk Road?
Caravanserai, which are inns.
