... 220 AD. The Mongols governed a lot of the trade route, not allowing the Chinese Merchants to travel harmlessly. The trade route covered China through India, Asia Minor, through Mesopotamia, to the African Continent, Egypt, Britain, and Greece. The Mesopotamian area had become China's strongest relationship in trade, starting very important cultural exchanges. The merchandise that was carried on the Silk Road was basically sold from the East and bought in the West. The Silk Road ... more than their weight in gold like nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and saffron. Camel Caravans were used to tra...

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