Silk Route

Definition

The Silk Route refers to a network of ancient trade routes that connected East Asia with the Mediterranean region. It played a crucial role in facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between different civilizations.

Related terms

Caravan: A caravan refers to a group of travelers or merchants who traveled together for protection along the Silk Route.

Silk Road Cities: These were important urban centers along the Silk Route where traders would gather to exchange goods and conduct business.

Cultural Diffusion: Cultural diffusion refers to the spread of customs, beliefs, technologies, languages, and other cultural traits from one society to another through interactions along trade routes like the Silk Route.