Entity: SILKROAD
Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, religion, and ideas. It played a central role in economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds.
SILKROAD
Etymology
The term 'Silk Road' refers to an ancient network of trade routes that connected China with the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian subcontinent.
Definition
Silk Road was an ancient trade route that extended from eastern China to the Mediterranean Sea, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between the East and West.
Historical Context
The Silk Road was active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century, spanning over 6,400 km on land. It played a central role in facilitating economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds.
Cultural Significance
The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of goods like silk, spices, and precious metals, as well as the spread of culture, religion, and ideas. It had profound historical impacts, shaping the development of civilizations along its route.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include trade routes, cultural exchange, globalization, and historical trade networks.
See Also
An ancient trade route that extended from eastern China to the Mediterranean Sea, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between the East and West.