The Silk Road Trading Game

1. The Silk Road Trading Game

2. Directions Objective: As a trader in ancient times, you will travel along the Silk Road stopping at different trading posts. Your goal is to collect 5 different traded goods and 2 cultural ideas found along the Silk Road and safely bring them back to your home trading post. Rule 1: You may begin your journey at any trading post along the Silk Road. You can revisit trading post along your journey but may lose precious time in doing so. Rule 2: You must give a trade good for every trade good you receive. You do not have to give anything to gain a cultural idea. Rule 3: There might be road blocks or obstacles along the way. To pass these you will need to correctly answer questions about your journey so far and the Silk Road. Rule 4: You can not redo a decision after it it made. If you would like to start over at any time along your journey please press the Silk Road icon in the upper right hand of the screen. Hint: Explore all areas of a trading post before you move on to the next post. Be sure to check the map often to track your progress.

3. Introduction Under Han rule, new trade routes allowed the Chinese to trade with other ancient cultures. The Silk Road was not a road but actually a network of smaller trade routes. It stretched for more than four thousand miles across Asia from China to the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the Middle East. Both goods and cultural ideas traveled along the Silk Road. This trade route linked the people of the East and West for more than a thousand years.

4. Background Information A Chinese explorer named Zhang Qian is Often called the father of the Silk Road. In 138 B.C.E. a Han emperor sent Zhang Qian west with 100 men to form alliances against China’s northern enemy. He never achieved and alliance, but he brought back word of such places as Persia, Syria, India, and Rome. Some years later, Zhang Qian went on a second journey and established trade relationships with some of the Central Asian people he met along the way. Over time, Chinese traders traveled farther west and this network of trade routes became the Silk Road. Zhang Qian Father of the Silk Road

5. The Silk Road The Silk Road was not one continuous route. It was a network of shorter trade routes between various stops or trading posts. Most traders moved between these stops, rather than journeying thousands of miles along the entire length of the route. Goods changed hands many times before reading their final destination. The two major parts of the route were the Eastern and Western Silk Roads. The Eastern Silk Road connected Luoyang to Kashgar, in the western part of the Taklimakan desert The The Western Silk Road ran from Kashgar to Antioch and other Mediterranean ports. Click on the compass to watch a short video on the Silk Road.

6. Online Textbook If along your journey you become stuck or would like further information, please refer to the online textbook. In the upper right hand corner next to the restart button will a question mark logo. Clicking on the logo will bring you to the History Alive! Ancient World textbook. If you are not directly linked to the Silk Road chapter, please select the chapter from the available list. Remember: Login: lastnamefirstname Password: student

7. Pick Your Path At which trading post do you want to begin your journey? There are challenges and obstacles along any path you choose. Remember that your goal is to collect 5 different trade goods and 2 cultural ideas along your way. Select the name of the trading post from the map below. Antioch Kucha Dunhuang Kashgar Ctesiphon

8. 1 Antioch You will start in Antioch. This city was located in Syria, on the Mediterranean Sea. It was a major trading center for Roman products. Greet other traders using the Latin greeting salve (SAL-vee), which means “hail.”

9. Ctesiphon You will start in Ctesiphon. This city was located near the Persian empire. Greet other traders using the Persian greeting salaam (suh-LAHM), which means “peace.”

10. Kucha You will start in Kucha. This city was located in northwestern China, near Mongolia. Greet other traders using the Mongolian greeting sainuu(saynoo), which means “hello.”

11. Kashgar You will start in Kashgar. This city was located in southwestern China, near ancient India. It is the located at the joining of the Eastern and Western Silk Roads. Greet other traders using the Hindi greeting namaste(NUHM-uh-stay), which means “I bow to you.” words words

12. Dunhuang You will start in Dunhuang. This Han city was located in western China. To greet other traders, use the Mandarin Chinese greeting nihao (nee how), which means “hello.”

13. 2 Antioch Welcome to Antioch. This city was located in Syria, on the Mediterranean Sea. It was a major trading center for Roman products. I say salve (SAL-vee), which means “hail” to you. Please feel free to rest explore our trading post.

14. 5 Antioch Welcome to Antioch. This city was located in Syria, on the Mediterranean Sea. It was a major trading center for Roman products. I say salve (SAL-vee), which means “hail” to you. Please feel free to rest explore our trading post.

15. 1 Ctesiphon Welcome to Ctesiphon! This city was located near the Persian empire. I say Salaam (suh-LAHM), which means “peace” to you. Please feel free to rest explore our trading post.

16. 2 Ctesiphon Welcome to Ctesiphon! This city was located near the Persian empire. I say Salaam (suh-LAHM), which means “peace” to you. Please feel free to rest explore our trading post.

17. 1 Kashgar Welcome to Kashgar. This city was located in southwestern China, near ancient India. It is the located at the joining of the Eastern and Western Silk Roads. I say namaste(NUHM-uh-stay), which means “I bow to you.” Please feel free to rest explore our trading post.

18. 2 Kashgar Welcome to Kashgar. This city was located in southwestern China, near ancient India. It is the located at the joining of the Eastern and Western Silk Roads. I say namaste(NUHM-uh-stay), which means “I bow to you.” Please feel free to rest explore our trading post.

19. 1 Kucha Welcome to Kucha. This city was located in northwestern China, near Mongolia. I say sainuu(saynoo), which means “hello” to you. Please feel free to rest explore our trading post.

20. 2 Kucha Welcome to Kucha. This city was located in northwestern China, near Mongolia. I say sainuu(saynoo), which means “hello” to you. Please feel free to rest explore our trading post.

21. 1 Dunhuang Welcome to Dunhuang. This Han city was located in western China. I say nihao (nee how), which means “hello” to you. Please feel free to rest explore our trading post.

22. 2 Dunhuang Welcome to Dunhuang. This Han city was located in western China. I say nihao (nee how), which means “hello” to you. Please feel free to rest explore our trading post.

23. 1 Glassware antioch Salve! Welcome to the Antioch trading post! We are known for our glassware. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because not everyone knows the secret to making it. I see that you are planning on traveling along the Silk Road. This can be a dangerous journey, but is well worth the danger. I am willing to give you 5 of my finest glassware to trade along your journey. Keep track of your items by checking your supply bag. This is your supply bag Be careful on your journey! In exchange for my glassware, please bring me back 4 different trade items and keep your eyes and ears open for cultural ideas as well. Good Luck!

24. 2 Glassware antioch Salve! Welcome to the Antioch trading post! We are known for our glassware. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because not everyone knows the secret to making it. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some ___ to trade from ___. Should we trade your ____ for my glassware? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post.

25. Carpets Ctesiphon Salaam! Welcome to the Ctesiphon trading post! We are known for our carpets. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they take a lot of skill and patients to make. Everyone loves the intricate designs of beautiful colors. I see that you are planning on traveling along the Silk Road. This can be a dangerous journey, but is well worth the danger. I am willing to give you 5 of my finest carpets to trade along your journey. Keep track of your items by checking your supply bag. This is your supply bag Be careful on your journey! In exchange for my carpets, please bring me back 4 different trade items and keep your eyes and ears open for cultural ideas as well. Good Luck! words

26. a Carpets Ctesiphon Salaam! Welcome to the Ctesiphon trading post! We are known for our carpets. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they take a lot of skill and patients to make. Everyone loves the intricate designs of beautiful colors. I see that you are planning on traveling along the Silk Road. This can be a dangerous journey, but is well worth the danger. I am willing to give you 5 of my finest carpets to trade along your journey. Keep track of your items by checking your supply bag. This is your supply bag Be careful on your journey! In exchange for my carpets, please bring me back 4 different trade items and keep your eyes and ears open for cultural ideas as well. Good Luck! words

27. 1 Carpets Ctesiphon Salaam! Welcome to the Ctesiphon trading post! We are known for our carpets. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they take a lot of skill and patients to make. Everyone loves the intricate designs of beautiful colors. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some glassware to trade from Antioch. Should we trade your glassware for my carpets? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post. words

28. 1a Carpets Ctesiphon Salaam! Welcome to the Ctesiphon trading post! We are known for our carpets. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they take a lot of skill and patients to make. Everyone loves the intricate designs of beautiful colors. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some glassware to trade from Antioch. Should we trade your glassware for my carpets? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post. words

29. 2 Carpets Ctesiphon Salaam! Welcome to the Ctesiphon trading post! We are known for our carpets. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they take a lot of skill and patients to make. Everyone loves the intricate designs of beautiful colors. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some fine silk to trade from Dunhuang. Should we trade your glassware for my carpets? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post. words

30. 2a Carpets Ctesiphon Salaam! Welcome to the Ctesiphon trading post! We are known for our carpets. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they take a lot of skill and patients to make. Everyone loves the intricate designs of beautiful colors. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some fine silk to trade from Dunhuang. Should we trade your glassware for my carpets? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post. words

31. Kashar Spices Namaste! Welcome to the Kashgar trading post! We are known for our fine spices. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they are exotic and have many used in medicine, cooking, and perfumes.. I see that you are planning on traveling along the Silk Road. This can be a dangerous journey, but is well worth the danger. I am willing to give you 5 of my finest sample bundles of spices to trade along your journey. Keep track of your items by checking your supply bag. This is your supply bag Be careful on your journey! In exchange for my carpets, please bring me back 4 different trade items and keep your eyes and ears open for cultural ideas as well. Good Luck!

32. a Kashar Spices Namaste! Welcome to the Kashgar trading post! We are known for our fine spices. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they are exotic and have many used in medicine, cooking, and perfumes.. I see that you are planning on traveling along the Silk Road. This can be a dangerous journey, but is well worth the danger. I am willing to give you 5 of my finest sample bundles of spices to trade along your journey. Keep track of your items by checking your supply bag. This is your supply bag Be careful on your journey! In exchange for my carpets, please bring me back 4 different trade items and keep your eyes and ears open for cultural ideas as well. Good Luck!

33. 1 Kashar Spices Namaste! Welcome to the Kashgar trading post! We are known for our fine spices. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they are exotic and have many used in medicine, cooking, and perfumes.. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some glassware to trade from Antioch. Should we trade your glassware for my spices? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post.

34. 1a Kashar Spices Namaste! Welcome to the Kashgar trading post! We are known for our fine spices. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they are exotic and have many used in medicine, cooking, and perfumes.. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some glassware to trade from Antioch. Should we trade your glassware for my spices? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post.

35. 2 Kashar Spices Namaste! Welcome to the Kashgar trading post! We are known for our fine spices. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they are exotic and have many used in medicine, cooking, and perfumes.. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some glassware to trade from Antioch. Should we trade your glassware for my spices? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post.

36. 2a Kashar Spices Namaste! Welcome to the Kashgar trading post! We are known for our fine spices. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because they are exotic and have many used in medicine, cooking, and perfumes.. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some glassware to trade from Antioch. Should we trade your glassware for my spices? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post.

37. Gold Kucha Ssainuu! Welcome to the Kucha trading post! We are known for our gold. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because it is a valuable metal that can not be found everywhere and can be made into beautiful objects. I see that you are planning on traveling along the Silk Road. This can be a dangerous journey, but is well worth the danger. I am willing to give you 5 of my clusters of gold to trade along your journey. Keep track of your items by checking your supply bag. This is your supply bag Be careful on your journey! In exchange for my carpets, please bring me back 4 different trade items and keep your eyes and ears open for cultural ideas as well. Good Luck! words

38. 1 Gold Kucha Ssainuu! Welcome to the Kucha trading post! We are known for our gold. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because it is a valuable metal that can not be found everywhere and can be made into beautiful objects. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some glassware to trade from Antioch. Should we trade your glassware for my gold? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post. words

39. 2 Gold Kucha Ssainuu! Welcome to the Kucha trading post! We are known for our gold. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because it is a valuable metal that can not be found everywhere and can be made into beautiful objects. I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some fine silk to trade from Dunhuang. Should we trade your fine silk for my gold? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post. words

40. Silk Dunhuang Ni hao! Welcome to the Kucha trading post! We are known for our fine ilk. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because it is a valuable material because only the Chinese know the secret of how to make it I see that you are planning on traveling along the Silk Road. This can be a dangerous journey, but is well worth the danger. I am willing to give you 5 of my finest spools of silk to trade along your journey. Keep track of your items by checking your supply bag. This is your supply bag Be careful on your journey! In exchange for my carpets, please bring me back 4 different trade items and keep your eyes and ears open for cultural ideas as well. Good Luck!

41. 1 Silk Dunhuang Ni hao! Welcome to the Kucha trading post! We are known for our fine silk. This is a valued item along the Silk Road because it is a valuable material because only the Chinese know the secret of how to make it I see that you have already begun a trading journey along the Silk Road. I see that you have some glassware to trade from Antioch. Should we trade your glassware for my silk? Great! The trade is made. Good Luck on the rest of your journey! Great Trading! Be sure to take a look around the the trading post before setting out to the next post.

42. 1 Islam The Silk Road also helped spread Islamic or Muslim beliefs. Islam had its origins in the Central Asia. Because the Silk Road passed through many different nations, religious travelers using the route shared their teachings. The spread of Islam is a good example of how cultural diffusion takes place. The founder of Islam is Prophet Muhammad who lived in Mecca. There is only one God in Islam who is Allah. The five important steps of Islam is faith, prayer, fasting, sharing, and pilgrimage.

43. 2 Islam The Silk Road also helped spread Islamic or Muslim beliefs. Islam had its origins in the Central Asia. Because the Silk Road passed through many different nations, religious travelers using the route shared their teachings. The spread of Islam is a good example of how cultural diffusion takes place. The founder of Islam is Prophet Muhammad who lived in Mecca. There is only one God in Islam who is Allah. The five important steps of Islam is faith, prayer, fasting, sharing, and pilgrimage.

44. 1 Buddism The Silk Road also helped spread Buddhist beliefs. Buddhism had its origins in India. Because the Silk Road passed through many different nations, religious travelers using the route shared their teachings. The founder is called Siddhartha Gautama, who later known as the Buddha, or "Enlightened One". His teaching is based on Four Noble Truths which include following an Eightfold Path of right opinion, right though, right speech, right activity, right livelihood, right effort, right attention, and right concentration”. The spread of Buddhism is a good example of how cultural diffusion takes place.

45. 2 Buddism The Silk Road also helped spread Buddhist beliefs. Buddhism had its origins in India. Because the Silk Road passed through many different nations, religious travelers using the route shared their teachings. The founder is called Siddhartha Gautama, who later known as the Buddha, or "Enlightened One". His teaching is based on Four Noble Truths which include following an Eightfold Path of right opinion, right though, right speech, right activity, right livelihood, right effort, right attention, and right concentration”. The spread of Buddhism is a good example of how cultural diffusion takes place.

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47. 1 Danger! Sandstorm! Several dangers faced traders crossing the Taklimakan Desert. Throughout the desert, sudden sandstorms sometimes buried travelers in sand. Mirages may have lured travelers off the main path to their deaths. What made silk valuable in the West? A. The Syrians thought wool was too itchy. B. The Indians found cotton to be too expensive. C. The Romans wanted to buy it to make banners. D. The Chinese were the only ones who knew how to make it

48. 2 Danger! Sandstorm! What made silk valuable in the West? A. The Syrians thought wool was too itchy. B. The Indians found cotton to be too expensive. C. The Romans wanted to buy it to make banners. D. The Chinese were the only ones who knew how to make it. Several dangers faced traders crossing the Taklimakan Desert. Throughout the desert, sudden sandstorms sometimes buried travelers in sand. Mirages may have lured travelers off the main path to their deaths.

49. 1 Danger! Bandits What was the most important reason why traders formed long caravans to cross the desert? A. to learn the route B. to lift heavy goods C. to protect each other D. to prevent sandstorms From Dunhuang, travelers could choose either a northern or a southern route across the Taklimakan Desert to Kashgar. Many chose the northern route, where the distances between oases like Loulan and Kucha were shorter. Bandits often attacked travelers on the northern route between Dunhuang and Kucha .

50. 2 Danger! Bandits What was the most important reason why traders formed long caravans to cross the desert? A. to learn the route B. to lift heavy goods C. to protect each other D. to prevent sandstorms From Dunhuang, travelers could choose either a northern or a southern route across the Taklimakan Desert to Kashgar. Many chose the northern route, where the distances between oases like Loulan and Kucha were shorter. Bandits often attacked travelers on the northern route between Dunhuang and Kucha