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With a history of more than 2,000 years, the Silk Route dates back to Han dynasty. Through this route, the Chinese highly qualified silk made 1 (it) fame to the Western countries. The merchants in different regions 2 (seek) the opportunity of trading Chinese silk and they indeed made their fortune along this route. That route functioned 3 the life blood of international trade at that time. Meanwhile, the Chinese civilization 4 (introduce) to the Western countries and vice versa. The Silk Route was considered as a new chapter 5 (record) the friendship between the European and Asian peoples.
Throughout all these years, many great figures have made significant 6 (contribute) to the development of the Silk Route. Today, the Silk Route has a poetic name called One Belt One Road, aiming to help those 7 (connect) regions in culture and economy exchange with 8 more advanced road. The main cities alongside it are becoming 9 (large) and more important in helping trade and culture exchange. Many countries have gained great benefits along the trading process. All in all, the ancient Silk Road is more like a historical textbook for everyone to read and to know about 10 happened during that ancient time. It has been playing a significant role in the development of the civilizations of China.