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  one of the Regions that utilized the trade route during the classical period.
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  in china the most common export was silk and pepper
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  the roman empire spread their ideas of religion and utilized this trade route to spread their religious ideology
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  the spread of Christianity was a common practice during this time period and continues to this day.
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  the Mauryan Empire in India utilized this trade route and brought good to trade such as fine silk clothing and dyes.
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  during this time period a network of trade was created. people in route of the Indian Ocean. goods would be able come from further distances and become available faster.