The Silk Road

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Across
  1. 2. Italian explorer who traveled the Silk Road for over 20 years.
  2. 4. The disease-causing agent transmitted by fleas on rats along the route.
  3. 5. Chinese invention that transformed warfare forever.
  4. 6. The major luxury good from China that gave the trade route its name.
Down
  1. 1. Animal used by merchants due to its ability to go without water and carry heavy weight.
  2. 2. Chinese invention essential for the spread of literacy and learning.
  3. 3. Large open market areas filled with goods, music, and spices.