Silk was not the only product to be transported along the Silk Road, with finely carved jade (翡翠) and medicinal herbs also being 【小题1】 (export) from China. Like silk, trade in luxury items such as these boomed, and many merchants found instant wealth.

Rather 【小题2】 traveling the entire length of the Silk Road, each merchant traded goods along one section of the route,【小题3】 (buy) them in one oasis (绿洲) town and selling them in another. The travelers and merchants also 【小题4】 (carry) many ideas, philosophies and religions with them along the Silk Road. Of all these, Buddhism, which came from India, had the greatest influence 【小题5】 Chinese culture. It 【小题6】 (eventual) became China’s primary faith, more widespread than the original Chinese religions of Confucianism and Taoism.

Silk Road trades traveled together in long caravans (旅行队) of camels. This mode of travel provided 【小题7】 (protect) from robbers who might attempt 【小题8】 (rob) the valuable goods being transported. The Silk Road was not only one single road, but 【小题9】 whole collection of routes by 【小题10】 goods were transported between the East and the West.