Trace the origin of Silk Route and describe its significance. (5m)
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1)The silk route is one of oldest and historically most important trade route.
2)It affected the cultures of china,central Asia and the west.
3)They used the word "seres" or silk to refer to the chineese.
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1. The silk route emerged as a major trade route for merchants, traveller and traders across Asia, mainly, China. It is said to have emerged during the 15th century.
2. China: famous for its silk cargoes, traded silk across this route
European countries: They traded precious metals like gold and silver
India: Indian spices were traded across this route
3. Apart from tangible goods, even religious sentiments also connected people culturally.
4.for instance, European travellers spread the ideology of Christianity through the silk route. Even Indian travellers spread the idea of buddhism to other parts of Asia.
5.Therefore the silk route played an important role in linking countries worldwide.