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Dear Journal April 12, 2010

Xi''an. Here people would moslty make soft silk by hand, or played music instruments such as the Pipa and Moon lute. The Silk Road begins here in massive Xi'an, capital of China's Tang Empire. It was the lagest city in AD 750. Right now I am selling goods such as gold, pearls, ginger, and grains. This was a great expeirence being here in Xi'an. Now im goin to go to Turfan for my next visit on the Silk Road. I hope you like it to!

April 13, 2010

Turfan. At last, here is a lush oasis refuge from the harsh desert. The Turfan marketplaces will open at nightime because it is cool in the daytime and warmer in the night. Fashionable hats, elephant coats, and dazzling jewerly might seem out of place at a gritty Silk Road. The people here would always make good recipes such as the Barida. I had a good time here in Turfan and met alot of nice travelers.

April 14, 2010

Samarkand was a city of merchants. Camels and Caravans adapted to the harsh desert areas in Central Asia and the Middle East. Samarkand was mostly famous for its fine paper. As the caravan approaches the city of Samarkand, the gates swing open. These shrewd traders have built up a fortune from buying and selling goods in distant countries. I didnt have as much fun here in Samarkand than all the other places I been too on the Silk Road.

April 15, 2010

Baghdad. Baghdad is the capital of the Islamic World. I saw glass blown in Baghdad and other Islamic cities travels over the trade routes in China. To get to Baghdad, you must trudge along the northern rim of Iran's Great Salt River. Watch out for scorpions and snakes! Here in Baghdad I saw glass blowing and a lot more travelers than I have ever seen on this journey. This journey on the Silk Road was a blast! I hope you liked it too!

Nathan - very well done! Thank you for all of your effort. I hope you enjoyed your project! 100/100 Mrs. Celestin

An Era of Inventions New inventions during the Han Dynasty helped Chinese workers produce more than ever.

Millers used newly invented waterwheels to grind more grain.

(Miners used new iron drill bits to mine more what?) Gold.

Ironworkers invented steel.

(Paper was used by whom?) Samarkand. (For what?) To right messages.

Doctors discovered that certain foods prevented disease. They used herbs to cure illnesses and eased pain by sticking thin needles into patient's skin. (What is this treatment called?) Acupunture.

The Chinese also invented the rudder which was a new way to move the sails of ships. (Why was this important?) To travel on water and to trade goods.

9/10 on Era of Inventions questions