Question

Why was the silk road an important part of chinese history?

Answer 1

It promoted the exchange of western and Chinese goods and ideas.

Answer 2

Because silk was the major trade product which traveled on this road, it was named the Silk Road in 1877 by Ferdinand von Richthofen – a well-known German geographer. This ancient route not only circulated goods, but also exchanged the splendid cultures of China, India, Persia, Arabia, Greek and Rome.