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Zhang Jian: The Silk Road Pioneer and Escape Artist

Discover Zhang Jian, the "father of the Silk Road," who made 18 trips across the Silk Road networks, encountering heavenly horses and sharing tales of adventure. The text explores the communication and exchange of goods, including silk, gold, exotic animals, and religions like Buddhism, along the ancient routes. Learn about Roman demand for silk and the Han Dynasty's efforts to protect trade routes from Tibetan bandits.

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Zhang Jian: The Silk Road Pioneer and Escape Artist

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  1. The Silk Road Networks of Communication & Exchange Chapter 7

  2. Zhang Jian (Jang-Jee-en) • 2nd Century BCE • “father of the Silk Road” • Sent to make alliance with western groups • Taken prisoner for 10 years • Escapes and makes it back to Changan with stories of “heavenly horses” • Made 18 trips

  3. Road? & Silk? • More than 1 route • All started in Chang’an, China • Romans had high demand for silk; purchased it from Parthian traders in Mesopotamia, followed by Sasanids in Iran in 3rd century • Gold, ivory, exotic animals, plants, & RELIGION!

  4. Buddhism • Han emperor Mingdi sent rep to India to learn more • Faxian – pilgrim from China • Went to Gupta India • Travel account • Evidence of huge Buddhist influence back to China

  5. Attacks • Tibetan bandits (& others) • Han Dynasty added 300 miles to Great Wall for protection of routes through Gobi Desert • Added watch towers & used smoke signals

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