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Trade routes connected distant lands and facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas from "summary" of The Complete Story of Civilization by Will Durant
The exchange of goods and ideas through trade routes has played a crucial role in the development of civilizations throughout history. These routes connected distant lands, enabling the flow of commodities and knowledge between different regions of the world. The Silk Road, for example, was a network of trade routes that linked the East and West, facilitating the exchange of silk, spices, and other valuable goods. The trade routes not only allowed for the transportation of goods but also served as conduits for the spread of ideas, technologies, and cultures. As merchants traveled along these routes, they brought with them new inventions, practices, and beliefs, which were then adopted and adapted by the people they encountered. This exchange of ideas and innovations helped to enrich and diversify societies, leading to cultural diffusion a...
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