Buddism- indian subcontinent that includes varitey of traditions and believes.
Buddha- god of buddhism, he real name was Guatama.
Two major branches of buddhism- theravada and Mahayana. Was popluar in asia but it is now found through the world. It has about 300 million people around the world.
Founder of buddhism- Siddartha Gautama. Buddha means awakened one. Slik road was a chain of roads from china to europe used for trade.
Indian Trade- Silk route is a modern term referring to a historical network of trading routes. It extends 4,000 miles. The silk roads gets its name from the lucrative chinese silk along the route.
the silk road started in the 2nd century BC. it consisted of many different branches that follow a path of safe towns around harsh mountains. Most trades were relatively short distances by middlemen who recieve a share of profits.
the overthrow of the mongols by the chinese and the start of the ming dynasty spelled the end for the silk roads. SInce they cut themselves off economically the silk roads were no longer in demand. It is no longer a trade route today. There are attempts to restore the road but the chinese have put over 1 million dollars into the project.
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