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The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China to the Mediterranean.
🎯 Your mission
Walk into the past. Find out who, what, and why.
⚡ The twist
What seemed obvious then is often shocking now (and vice versa).
Mind = Blown
🤯 Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire.
Then & Now
🕰️ People still argue about this. Now you'll see why.
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China to the Mediterranean. Merchants carried silk, spices, and ideas across thousands of miles, linking diverse civilizations.
Key Facts
Oral histories preserve community stories.
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
Historians use evidence to support claims.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
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Why this still matters
Every road sign, every flag, every holiday — there's history hiding inside.
Stretch Challenge
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Ask a grown-up what the world looked like when they were your age.
For the dinner table
“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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The Silk Road: Connecting East and West
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