CH 7


Trade became an important part between countries. Silk Roads, Sand, Ocean were the main ways to transport goods. Silk was traded in Eurasia and one of the main things that was traded. it was used to make items that were out of the ordinary. Trade brought people together because now there was a variety in different types of clothes, animals, foods, etc. Traveling through the ocean let people be able to go around different parts o the world, they were able to carry much more than before. Going through the desert people were able  to obtain slaves, camels, fruits, salts, and more. 

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