Silk Road Flashcards
Which countries were found around the Silk Road?
Russia to the north
Iran to the south
China and Mongolia to the East
Caspian Sea to the west
What was one of the most prominent trade routes in the region? Waht is it and where did it span from?
One of the most prominent trade routes in the region was the Silk Road,
which was a series of trade routes that spanned from Eastern Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, and Western Europe.
How was the Silk Road beneficial to Central Asian inhabitants?
Silk Road spanned from Eastern Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, East
Africa, and Western Europe.
This allowed the inhabitants of Central Asia to capitalize on trade, political influence, language, religion, and culture from various international origins.
Where and when did the Silk Road initially began?
The Silk Road initially began in China during the Han Dynasty around 207 BCE - 220 CE.
How did the silk road earn its name?
It earned its name from the trade of silk, which was extremely valuable and in high demand at the time.
What type of goods were traded on the Silk Road?
Other than silk other goods such as horses, camels, precious stones, carpets, gold, silver, and saffron were traded along these routes.
Why was trade in Central asia abundant?
With Central Asia being placed at the heart of the Silk Road, trade
was abundant.
How did Silk Road culturally impacting?
Since the Silk Road stretched through so many regions, culture was diffused along the way. Anything from food, music, language, architecture styles, religion, fashion, and exotic goods was being transported, shared and absorbed.
Examples of information and technology being shared across the Silk Road
In addition to sharing of cultural and religious ideas, the Silk Road allowed for the sharing for information and technology. The process of making silk, paper, gunpowder, stained glass, books, and other items and ideas were also spread along the Silk Road.
What happened during the 5th and 6th centuries?
During the 5th and 6th centuries, the silk making culture began to spread from China into Central Asia and Persia.
What is the impact of silk making being spread across?
Not only did this empower Central Asians to begin making silk in their own cultural designs, it also worked to lessen the monopoly that China had on silk products.
How was the art of glass making was being spread?
More westward, in the Mediterranean, the art of glass making was being spread eastward into Persia and Central Asia before reaching China in the 5th century.
How did the spread of culture, ideas, and technology help to develop the region (Central Asia)
This spread of culture, ideas, and technology helped to develop the region and create a unique melting pot of diverse peoples and ideas.
