The Silk Road was a set of ancient trade routes that led from China's ancient capital of Chang'an, all the way to Rome. All kinds of things were carried along these routes; not just goods, but also religion, technology and ideas. Learn how the Silk Road developed and helped to change the world.
China Readers Learn about China through its history, people, places, and culture. Supported by original material developed by People's Education Press and National Geographic Learning, China Readers present non-fiction reading selections on a variety of fascinating topics.