Have you ever wondered what the places along the Silk Road did that was so important? Marakanda and Many other areas along the Silk Road had been very helpful to the travelers because of all the items that were flourished in them. Marakanda and Many other areas along the Silk Road had been very helpful to the travelers because of all the items that were flourished in them. In Document D, it says that “The soil is rich and productive and yields abundant harvests.” The soil that is kept there can grow foods that may be unavailable or unfamiliar to other countries.
The Deep Web documentary was quick interesting Ross Ulbricht is knowing as “ Dread Pirate Roberts”(DPR). Ulbricht was the mastermind behind the infamous website “Silk Road.” On the website which is a product of the “dark web” people all over the world could buy and sell illegal drugs, fake IDs, and other contraband. Ross Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison. I don’t think Ulbricht deserved life because the government painted him to be the bad guy.
From 1500 to 1750, silver production in the world was led by Spanish Colonial America and Tokugawa Japan. Silver trade was lead through a connection between four great continents, but there was no direct trade link between America and Asia. In that time, limits were placed on the amount of silver spent, prices increased and decreased depending on the supply of silver and silver production led to more importation and exportation of goods, as well as new ways to pay also developed due to silver production. In the 1570s, the Ming Chinese government stated that all taxes and trade fees should be paid in silver. Most silver flowed over the Pacific, out of Acapulco, to Manila, ending in China.
Silk cloth was the secret of the central and western Asia using Chinese thread. The Silk Road is one of the primary factors that has shaped the world of the past and created the world of today. Without it, many ideas would not have spread throughout Eurasia, and the Europeans would not have embarked on their Age of Discovery and Exploration that propelled them to their position of power.
According to the chart in Japan 1892 “Average daily wage of a female silk factory worker is only 13 Sen.” (Doc C) female workers get pay only 13 sen a day. this amount of paid was not enough for living because at that time a pair of ladies indoor sandals already cost 7 Sen. It is just not right to pay the worker with little money especially when the workers spend all their day in the horrible factory conditions. A survey of the Japanese Silk Worker “70% said the pay was good and 0% said it was poor, overall experience 90% said it was positive.” (Doc F) . Almost everyone said the pay was decent and none of the workers were complaining about the wages.
His time in the wilderness eventually lead to the development of Buddhist philosophy and spirituality. The Silk Road was important in Buddhism’s expansion out of India and throughout China because there was a secure path to travel and both gather and share information, which sanctioned Buddhism to become a widespread and longlasting religion.
The silk road was helpful to the people in china, central asia, Africa, and India/all the way to Rome and beyond because of the trade routes the silk road was able to have the right resources to make it successful and helpful to others who trade. Transition + Your own original Reason, Detail, or Fact For example, where the trade routes went across most of the whole entire world. For, trading horses, orange seeds, grape seeds, or anything popular or needed during their time made the trade routes easier so they wouldn’t have to travel all the way to go trade and get what they had needed. One supporting Example or Evidence from text or source document To explain, in the article “The Silk Road” it says, the silk road has been an important part of success domestication of the camel which was an animal that could carry heavy loads over
Even though the Silk Road and the Mediterranean Sea Trade Complex were both very influential, the Silk Road’s influence expanded wider than the Mediterranean Sea trade Complex’s. The Silk Road was much larger than the Mediterranean Sea
People have dealt with many struggles and enduring issues throughout history. From the start of civilizations all the way through modern society, enduring issues are a part of life and the evolution of societies. Even today, you can look at modern society and find many examples of the impact of different enduring issues. All of these issues influence other civilizations, cultures, and societies in different ways. One such enduring issue is the issue of cultural diffusion.
Throughout history groups have worked together to profit and develop relations. In Asia the countries and groups of people developed the Silk Road, in Rome, the districts owned by the lords that governed them worked with the roman emperor to create a road system. But, these countries who have worked together have sometimes manipulated each other and took advantage of each other. Therefore, when groups work together they can create positive ideas, but in the end have negative outcomes.
Throughout history, people have been inventing things to make their lives easier. That drive has produced huge changes in the American life several times over. In the 1700’s, life in America was very difficult. Transportation infrastructure was lacking, which pushed the delivery of goods to be almost exclusively down rivers. Military technology was roughly unchanged since America began, leaving the country open to attack from other nations.
Due to their differences in geography, they depended on different things. The Eurasian Silk Roads depended greatly on political stability to keep trade going. The Trans-Saharan trade routes depended on political stability as well. The Indian Ocean sea lanes depended on technology such as ships and the compass. Trading along the Indian Ocean sea lanes was much safer than trading along the Silk Roads.
The building of roads, canals and railroads played a large role in the United States during the 1800s. They served the purpose of connecting towns and settlements so that goods could be transported quickly and more efficiently. These goods could be transported fast, cheap and in safe way through the Erie Canal that was built to connect the Great Lakes to New York. Railroads were important during Civil War as well, because it helped in the transportation of goods, supplies and weapons when necessary. These new forms of transportation shaped the United States into the place that it is today.
Moreover, it helped in the development of silk trade history. The Silk Road passed through the Byzantine Empire. Most of the Europeans had to pass through the Byzantine Empire to access silk from
“Prostitution, Religion, and the New Silk Road” Robb Gifford of National Public Radio takes the roads of China and uncovers information from the locals within China on a wide variety of subjects. This web series manages to capture the perspectives of the local people, which in turn provides a fresh perspective straight from the source itself. Focusing on the prostitution market, Christianity, and the changing markets along the Silk Road, what do all of these subjects have in common? Each subject is ever changing and developing. Prostitution in China is quite the interesting topic.
