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Chapter 7 Notes Networks of Communication and Exchange, 300 BCE ? 600 CE The Silk Road Origins and Operations Caravan routes connecting China and the Middle East across Central Asia and Iran Began around 1500 BCE Parthians were ruling Iranian dynasty from 250 BCE ? 226 CE Religion, Ideas, Goods, People travelled over the Silk Road Helped spread Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, maybe some Hinduism By 100 BCE the Greeks could purchase Chinese silk from Parthians Alfalfa and wine grapes moved to China via the Silk Road Chinese farmers also adopted pistachios, walnuts, pomegranates, sesame, coriander, spinach, etc. Going west from china were peaches, apricots, cinnamon, ginger, and other spices Nomadism in Central and Inner Asia
