Question

why did some kings tried to control large portions of the silk route ?

Answer 1

Some kings tried to control large portions of the route. This was because they could benefit from taxes, tributes and gifts that were brought by traders travelling along the route. In return, they often protected the traders who passed through their kingdoms from attacks by robbers.

Answer 2

Some kings tried to control large portions of the route. This was because they could benefit from taxes, tributes and gifts that werebrought by traders travelling along the route. In return, they often protected the traders who passed through their kingdoms from attacks by robbers


About 2000 years ago, wearing silk became the fashion among st rulers and rich people in Rome. It was very expensive, as it had to be brought all the way from China, along dangerous roads, through mountains and deserts. People living along the route often demanded payments for allowing traders to pass through.Some kings tried to control large portions of the route. This was because they could benefit from taxes, tributes and gifts that were brought by traders travelling along the route. In return, they often protected the traders who passed through their kingdoms from attacks by robbers.