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Lesson 73 of 84 ยท World History

The Silk Road: Trade Across Continents

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

1

Historians use evidence to support claims.

2

Timelines show events in order.

3

Cause and effect explain why things happen.

Timeline

1941

The U.S. enters World War II

1945

World War II ends

1954

Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Why do we study history?