(i) The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world.
(ii) The name'silk routes point to the importance of west-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route.
(iii) Precious metals-gold and silver, etc., flowed from Europe to Asia. Chinese potteries, textiles from China and spices from India were traded.
(iv) Various food items offer very good examples of long-distance cultural exchanges.
(v) Christian missionaries, Muslim preachers, and Buddhist monks traveled through this route.
