🌍The Romans explored regions as distant as China, India, and Africa.
🛶Trade routes were established to facilitate trade with India, bypassing the Parthian Empire.
🧣Chinese silk became an essential luxury in the Roman Empire.
📜Some Roman merchants made the arduous journey to China, crossing the Parthian Empire and the steppe.
🌊Roman merchants sailed the Indian Ocean, reaching as far as the Ganges valley.
How far did the Romans explore?
—The Romans explored regions as distant as China, India, and Africa.
How did the Romans trade with India?
—The Romans established trade routes that bypassed the Parthian Empire and facilitated trade with India.
What luxury item was highly valued in the Roman Empire?
—Chinese silk became an essential luxury in the Roman Empire.
Did any Roman merchants reach China?
—Yes, some Roman merchants made the arduous journey to China, crossing the Parthian Empire and the steppe.
How far did Roman merchants sail?
—Roman merchants sailed the Indian Ocean, reaching as far as the Ganges valley.
00:03The Romans explored regions as distant as China, India, and Africa.
03:36Trade routes were established to facilitate trade with India, bypassing the Parthian Empire.
06:00Chinese silk became an essential luxury in the Roman Empire.
09:40Some Roman merchants made the arduous journey to China, crossing the Parthian Empire and the steppe.
11:36Roman merchants sailed the Indian Ocean, reaching as far as the Ganges valley.
