Empires Involved

Effects:

-Roman Empire and Han Empire 600 BCE-600 CE

-Byzantine Empire, Muslims, Abbasid Dynasty, and Tang Dynasty 7th-8th century CE

-Mongol Empire 13th-14th century CE

-Established first trade connection between the east and west

-Created a continuous belt of strong states along the silk road (security)

-Made long distance trade vital to empire revenue