Rebuilding the Silk Road (8:42)
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 01:37 The term Silk Road is commonly used. Why does this video argue that the name is somewhat misleading?
- 02:00 What were some of the commonly traded items on the Silk Road?
- 03:45 How did the Han Dynasty “manage” the Silk Road? What were the economic impacts of this management?
- 07:00 What was the impact of the fall of the Han Dynasty on the Silk Road?
- 08:37 What is the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative?