Tapeseript Post-listening The Silk Road got its name from the Chinese silk trade.It was started over 2,000 years ago.Although it was called a "road",the Silk Road was actually many different routes, both on land and by sea.These routes spread from East, South and West Asia to North and North-East Africa as well as Europe.They allowed people to carry goods between countries,and helped spread knowledge and ideas across the world.The Silk Road was important in the development of countries such as China,India and Egypt.Tapescript The Silk Road got its name from the Chinese silk trade. It was started over 2,000 years ago. Although it was called a “road” , the Silk Road was actually many different routes, both on land and by sea. These routes spread from East, South and West Asia to North and North-East Africa as well as Europe. They allowed people to carry goods between countries, and helped spread knowledge and ideas across the world. The Silk Road was important in the development of countries such as China, India and Egypt. Post-listening