1. What sorts of items were traded from China? From Western Asia and Europe
2. What are some dangers of traveling on the Silk Road?
3. What about for those living along the Silk Road?
4. It took years for Silk Road travelers and merchants (traders), like Zhang Qian and Marco Polo, to reach their destinations. What kinds of preparations (planning) would have been needed at that time for such a journey? What sorts of resources (goods) would need to be available along the way for the trade routes to function (run) successfully?
5. The ancient Silk Road has been called the "Internet of ancient times." What do you think this means?
2. What are some dangers of traveling on the Silk Road?
3. What about for those living along the Silk Road?
4. It took years for Silk Road travelers and merchants (traders), like Zhang Qian and Marco Polo, to reach their destinations. What kinds of preparations (planning) would have been needed at that time for such a journey? What sorts of resources (goods) would need to be available along the way for the trade routes to function (run) successfully?
5. The ancient Silk Road has been called the "Internet of ancient times." What do you think this means?
