Imagine that you are a merchant from europe who has traveled to china on the silk road during the time of mongol rule. think about the kinds of items that you might be selling. also, think about the places you might have visited. in addition, consider the cultural characteristics such as language and religion that you have come into contact with. refer back to the lessons in the unit and do some research on the internet as support for this activity. then, write a short diary entry of about 75 to 100 words from the perspective of the merchant. make sure you include information about the items traded, places visited, and cultural characteristics.