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    The Silk Road was an 8000km trade route connecting China to Turkey that was used from the 1st century BCE to the 15th century CE. Key goods traded along the Silk Road included silk, for which the Chinese originally had a monopoly, as well as salt and spices. Major cities like Venice prospered due to the customs fees charged on goods passing through. The Silk Road encouraged travel, trade, and cultural exchanges between East and West. Its legacy lives on through modern initiatives like the World Fair that aim to foster global connections.

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    The Silk Road was an 8000km trade route connecting China to Turkey that was used from the 1st century BCE to the 15th century CE. Key goods traded along the Silk Road included silk, for which the Chinese originally had a monopoly, as well as salt and spices. Major cities like Venice prospered due to the customs fees charged on goods passing through. The Silk Road encouraged travel, trade, and cultural exchanges between East and West. Its legacy lives on through modern initiatives like the World Fair that aim to foster global connections.

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    CNN The Silk Road Story Video QUESTIONS.

    1. How long was the Silk Road?


    8000km
    2. What was the starting and ending point of the Silk Road?
    China to Turkey
    3. What was the only income generated in Venice and what products were mainly traded?
    Customs for goods/ salt, silk spaghetti
    4. What did Marco Polo’s journeys encourage in his time?
    Fascination for the east/ more trade and communication
    5. Who had the monopoly over the silk trade before Italians were able to produce it?
    The Chinese
    6. What is Lake Como known for today in terms of trading?
    Salt production/ known as the city of silk
    7. How did World War 2 influence the trade of silk in Italy?
    It became cheaper and cheaper to import from China
    8. How is the World Fair in Milan connected to the Silk Road?
    It connects people all around the world like the Silk Road did.
    9. How can the Silk Road be used in the future?
    Food efficiency, international cooperation

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