Silk road was a popular ancient road for trading purpose and linked the Western world to Middle East in Africa & Asia.
- The name Silk road was given because of enormous Chinese silk which was transported through the route from China.
- The spread of new technologies such as astrolabe and compass to other region was made possible through the Silk Road.
In conclusion, apart from the facilitation of trading activities along the route, the route also helps for spreading of ideas, culture, inventions across much of the settled world.
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