Silk Road

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The Silk Road was what?

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A network of roads used for trading.

Front

About how long was the Silk Road?

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4,000 miles

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Silk is made from

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fiber from silkworm cocoons

Front

Which physical feature made it most difficult for traders to travel the Western Silk Road?

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mountains

Front

What was the terrain like of the Silk Road?

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harsh deserts and mountains

Front

What is a caravan?

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a group of people traveling together

Front

Why did travelers on the Silk Road prefer caravans?

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They were safer.