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Which ancient trade route connected Chang'an (present-day Xi'an) in China to Rome and the Western world?
Answer
The Silk Road
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes spanning over 4,000 miles, connecting China's capital to Rome, Egypt, and the Mediterranean.
💡 Did you know?
By the 1st century CE, Roman elites coveted Chinese silk so much that Rome passed laws against excessive silk purchases.
Other options people guess
- The Spice Route
- The Tea Path
- The Incense Trail
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- Trade Routes
- Ancient History
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