Did you know Gunpowder was discovered in the 900’s while trying to find medicine for a cure.Gunpowder is a black substance like mineral .It is highly flammable. It was invented in the 9th. gunpowder is usually used with explosives and firework today.But it originally was first used to scare people away until they realized it is flammable so they used it in fireworks,weapons ,and more.They originally tried to find a potion for immortality.But of course that wasn't the case. in Gunpowder was traded along the silk road.It was traded with the more high quality things like silk.The reason is because it wa suseful in explosives and more.It spread west in muslim areas in the 14th century.And then later in the 14th century in europe.
Have you ever wondered where silk came from. Well it comes from somewhere you wouldn't suspect.Silk is a kind of material that is realy shiney,smooth, and soft. It was one of the main things traded on the silk road/highest quality and the main commodity on the road .And thats why its called the silk road.Today you would …show more content…
Well if you didn't now you know. Also tea comes from the same plant, called Camellia sinensis. It’s A single bud and two leaves, or a “flush,” that is plucked by hand from each stem, usually twice a year.Tea leaves were eaten as a vegetable until the han dynasty 2,000 years ago. But then they realized it can be made into tea by being boiled or brewed. It was also used for medical qualities by the sui dynasty. And it used to be a popular drink for meditation purposes.Also in china sometimes tea was used in ritual offerings. On the silk road tea would be traded with the more expensive items on the silk road.The reason is because many people loved