GOOGLE EARTH SEARCH What country is Balkh located in today? How far is Kashgar from Xi’an? How long would it take to walk? To drive? Do you notice any similarities between modern-day routes and the old Silk Routes? LABEL THE MAP On the handout map, label the following places: Taklamakan Desert, Northern Route, Southern Route, Tian Shan Mountains
GOOGLE EARTH SEARCH What country is Balkh located in today? How far is Kashgar from Xi’an? How long would it take to walk? To drive? Do you notice any similarities between modern-day routes and the old Silk Routes? LABEL THE MAP On the handout map, label the following places: Taklamakan Desert, Northern Route, Southern Route, Tian Shan Mountains
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