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What is the Silk Road?
A group of trade routes between Asia and Europe
When was the Silk Road in use?
200 BCE-1500 CE
Who named the trade routes 'Silk Road'?
Ferdinand von Richthofen
What did the Romans think silk was made from?
Trees
Why did the Romans explore the trade route to the East?
To buy silk at a lower price
Test your knowledge of the ancient trade routes known as the Silk Road. Learn about the land and sea routes, the distance it covered, and its historical significance.
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