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China begins to a form of land that will help transport silk products.
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The Han dynasty which succeeded the Qin dynasty encourages a gradual increase in the Silk roads locations; eventually going further than into the Roman Empire
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The Silk road had established itself, and perpetuated itself through a vast range. Ultimately tough the Silk Road not only served as a way to move the Chinese product of silk , but other goods as spices, furs, and gunpowder. In return though the Chinese received ivory, gold, and horses.
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Zhang is sent to establish a trading route between the east and the west.
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Rome discovers the existence of silk through a battle with the Persians.
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Buddhist arrive in China and begin teaching a new religion.
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The secrets of fabricating silk are "leaked" out of China.
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Silk worm farms are created in Central Asia.
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Buddhism which has already established itself as a strict force within China, travels toward Japan.
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European silk worm farms develop.
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The Tang dynasty is established, and Buddhism remains at the top of the social stratosphere.
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Christian missionaries bring Christianity throughout China.
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The silk roads trafficking reaches its highest rank, then steadily declines Chinas capital is the richest city in the world.
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As the Tang begin to decline further, the government fearing that too much power is falling into the hands of the Buddhist, persecutes the religion, and closes China from foreign influence.
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At the downfall of the Tang dynasty, the Chinese government finalizes its decision banning foreign religions.
