The Silk Road

2. This desert had to be crossed by merchants traveling along the Silk Road.
3. A form of currency or coin that merchants used in Silk Road trade.
5. An ancient city on the eastern end of the Silk Road, now part of modern-day China.
7. The primary sea that connected the eastern Mediterranean world to the Silk Road.
9. This trade city, now in modern-day Iran, was an important Silk Road stop.
11. A type of protective garment often worn by merchants and traders in the harsh desert climates.
13. Wu The famous Chinese emperor who opened the Silk Road for trade and exploration.
16. A trading route between China and Central Asia, often traveled by camel caravans.
17. Ancient Chinese trade goods that were highly valued and gave the route its name.

1. A type of horse, important for travel across the vast expanse of the Silk Road.
2. A popular good traded along the Silk Road, often made into ornate items or jewelry.
3. This ancient city was a key hub in the western end of the Silk Road, located in modern-day Turkey.
4. A religion that spread along the Silk Road, originating in India.
6. Polo, The famous traveler who documented his journey along the Silk Road and helped connect East and West.
8. The empire that controlled much of Central Asia and was a key part of the Silk Road trade.
10. A trade good from India that was traded along the Silk Road and used for cooking and medicine.
12. A type of textile produced in China and traded along the Silk Road.
14. This form of transport was used for goods along the Silk Road, especially for long-distance trade.
15. A Chinese emperor who encouraged trade along the Silk Road.