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Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most famous travelers of the Silk Road was Marco Polo (1254 C.E. –1324 C.E.).

Detailed explanation-2: -The expedition of Zhang Qian in 138 BC is considered to be the foundation of the first ‘Silk Road’. On his return to Han China, his most important achievement was to demonstrate the possibility for safe travel far to the west.

Detailed explanation-3: -Camels could withstand the harsh desert conditions through central Asia and were also able to carry up to 500 pounds at a time! Pack animals-especially camels-made the transportation of goods over land on the Silk Road viable.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Silk Road served not only as route for exporting goods such as silk, spices, precious metals, minerals handicrafts, architecture and paintings but also transmitted cultural exchange including theatric performance, dance and music art. The Great Silk Road played moreover a major role in dissemination of religions.