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Lesson 471 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPTrade Routes
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Trade routes are paths that people use to exchange goods and services with each other.
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Trade routes are paths that people use to exchange goods and services with each other. These routes can be over land, like the Silk Road, or across the sea, like the Mediterranean trade routes. Merchants travel these paths to sell items such as spices, silk, and precious metals. By trading, different cultures share their products and ideas, helping to connect people from far away places. This exchange makes the world a more interesting and diverse place!
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1 of 2What are trade routes used for?
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