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Systems of Exchange and Trade (4:33)

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


  1. 01:19 What made the explosion of trade possible?
  2. 02:25 What led to the initial demand that drove the creation of the Silk Road?
  3. 03:22 What ended the Silk Road era?