The Silk Roads: The movement of ideas and religion

The video explores the Silk Road's historical significance, focusing on the movement of religions such as Buddhism, Manichaeism, Islam, and Nestorian Christianity. It highlights the cultural exchanges and the role of missionaries. The video also discusses the presence of Jewish communities and the archaeological discoveries that provide insights into the religious dynamics along the Silk Road.

Discuss the influence of Manichaeism in Europe and its connection to the Sogdians.

What was the role of the Silk Road in the spread of Islam in China?

How did the Mongol period affect the presence of Nestorianism Christianity in China?

What evidence exists of Jewish communities in China, particularly in Kaifeng?