Cross-Cultural Exchanges on the Silk Roads Chapter 12 Cross-Cultural Exchanges on the Silk Roads By Connor Gulick

The Hellenistic Era Many new colonies were created by Alexander and the Seluecid Emperors of Persia Merchants and Bankers settled in these colonies Long-distance land routes were maintained, linking Persia/Bactria to the Mediterranean basin Egyptians built sea ports, such as Berenice and Alexandria Ptolemaic Egyptians learned about monsoon winds, which allowed easier sailing/trade in the Indian Ocean As a result of these changes, long-distance trade increased

Hellenistic Trade From the Mediterranean: Wine, Jewelry, Art and Olive Oil From Egypt and Persia: Grains From Arabia: Spears, Axes and Knives From India: Pearls, Gems, Spices and Cosmetics From Africa: Tortoise Shells, Rhinoceros Horns, Ivory and Slaves

The Silk Roads The Silk Roads were a series of trade routes that linked Eurasia together Got their name because silk was the main export from the Han empire These roads passed through many oasis towns and went from Chang’an, China, to cities in Persia, Iran and Rome Sea routes also linked Guangzhou and the Asian seaboard to the Persian Gulf