(i) The Silk Routes is a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world.
(ii) The name ‘Silk Routes’ points to the importance of west-bound *** silk cargoes along this route.
(iii) Precious metals—gold and silver, etc., flowed from Europe to Asia. *** potteries, textiles from China and spices from India were traded.
(iv) Various food items offer very good examples of long distance cultural exchanges.
(v) **** missionaries, ***** preachers and Buddhist monks travelled through this route.
