Ancient India and China · c. 2500 BCE – 500 CE
The Han Dynasty and the Silk Road
The expansion of China and the establishment of international trade routes.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Silk Road transform the economy of the Han Dynasty?
- 2What role did the Silk Road play in spreading Buddhism to China?
- 3Why was silk such a valuable commodity in the ancient world?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9H7K06
Year: Year 7
Subject: HASS
Unit: Ancient India and China
Period: c. 2500 BCE – 500 CE
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