Blog #3

Learning about the value of the Silk, Sand and Sea Roads was interesting.  I have heard of and had a basic idea about the Silk Roads, however, the Sand and Sea Roads were new.  I think it is interesting that the general population is familiar with the Silk Roads over the Sea and Sand.  I think it is because the Silk Road transported luxury items and because the Silk Roads went through a more developed part of the world.  However, the Sand and Sea Roads transported more necessary items.  The Sea Roads made it possible to transport bulk items.  It was also cheaper to transport good along the Sea and Sand Roads. People had to pay high rates to travel along the Silk Roads.  The easy access of the Sea and Sand Roads boosted the economy along these routes.  The Sea and Sand Roads also connected countries and allowed for an exchange of goods, ideas, customs and cultures.  Communities were created along these routes.