Silk Road was pretty cool

The Silk Road, which connected the Mediterranean and China,  played a major role in the spread of ideas, crops, religion, and humans. Caravans brought goods along the way, and pastoral nomads provided animals, handlers, and protection for the Silk Road. These Nomads' homes were on four-wheeled wagons dragged by oxen. The Silk Road later became an avenue to transport religious ides, which ended up playing a significant role in societies. The use of chariot warfare and mounted men by stirrup was spread by means of the Silk Road. Once the Mediterranean Ocean System was established, ocean trade became convenient and popular. For example, the Mozambique Channel spread crops and language. Sailor men often married women from port cities, therefore making families more cultured and diverse. With the expansion of territories and growing wealth in temples, traders were enticed to travel farther for goods. This effected the entire society, not just wealthy elites.