Final IS 8 marked TQs

  1. What is the Silk Road?
    The Silk Road was a vast network of trade routes established during the Han Dynasty of China that connected the East to the West.

  2. Why is it called the Silk Road?
    It was named after the most valuable commodity traded along the route - silk.

  3. What goods were exchanged along the Silk Road?
    In addition to silk, other goods such as spices, tea, porcelain, and precious metals were also exchanged between the traders.