How did the silk road impact cultural diffusion

The Silk Road of ancient China is an example of cultural diffusion occurring as a result of trade.From the seventh century AD, Arab Muslims traveled to China by the Silk Road or the sea route to spread Islam. In the Tang Dynasty, Guangzhou Province and Lanzhou were the strongholds of most Islamic believers. Islam had a profound effect on spiritual beliefs in China.

It brought people together and people traded religions. People also traded their cultural habits. Hope that helps feel free to ask me questions!!:)

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the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commercial city in the united states.