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The Development of Silk Road and International Trade Market

2023-09-29 09:18:08

For a while, major civilizations were once divided into nature and did not recognize each other's existence. The main civilizations were developed at an independent pace and most of the skills and ideas were innovated without being influenced by other civilizations. The Chinese are famous for producing silk which is a precious fabric that craves for its beautiful texture and color. The Roman Empire is known for its wealth and livestock. India is known for its spices [1]. However, when the Silk Road was founded in the Han Dynasty, this situation experienced a shaking change.

Silk Road is a network of trade routes connecting China and Far East, Middle East and Europe. When the Chinese Han Dynasty officially began trade with the West in 130 BC, the route of Silk Road was used until 1453 when the Ottoman Empire boycotted trade with China and closed. The Silk Road has been used in international trade for nearly 600 years, but these routes had a lasting impact on business, culture and history even though they resonated today.

Silk Road trade is an important element in the development of China, the Indian subcontinent, Persia, Europe, Arab civilization. Silk is certainly the main trade project in China, but many other items are traded. Various techniques, religion, philosophy, and bubonic plague ("Black Death") are also progressing along the Silk Road. It passes through the northeastern part of the Spinger mountain range at the pass connecting Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is an inseparable part of the ancient Silk Road, one of the oldest paths in the world. Throughout history, it was an important trade route and strategic military land between Central Asia and South Asia. In Randy Cotar of Pakistan, the peak peak is 5 km (3.1 mi).

In an attractive story of Silk Road, international trade and commerce plays an important role. Since this paper is about to explain the characteristics of these industries through Silk Road, it gives a clear image and a comprehensive understanding of commercial roads, goods, transportation, trade routes etc.

By keeping track of some of the goods traded with major civilizations involved in silk road trade it is possible to summarize the factors contributing to the development of Silk Road and the reasons for the success of Silk Road trade. First is trade and there must be goods for people to trade. In order to produce goods efficiently, the country must have peace and stability. Secondly, the merchant must know where the demand is. Information on other cultures and countries is usually conveyed through combat and religious pilgrims. Third, once the market comes out, the merchant must have some means to transport the goods to the market. Therefore, transportation is facilitated by better techniques such as stronger and larger ships. There are many other people trying to steal your items. It can be solved by having a supportive government with strong military power.