1001 Space Earth Nature History First Civilisations Ancient Egypt Biblical Times Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Chinese, Japanese Civilisations Indian Civilisation African Civilisation The Early Americas The Rise of Islam The Middle Ages The Renaissance Civil War and Revolution The Industrial Revolution Two World Wars 20th-century Achievements Human World Science and Technology	What was the Silk Road? This was an ancient trade route that led from China to the Mediterranean Sea. It was named after the silk that was transported along it, but many other precious goods were carried back and forth along the Silk Road too.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Chinese, Japanese Civilisations