how did silk route impact cultural and technological diffusion?

Through this road, the oriental and western countries achieved great exchange in culture. For example, dance, painting, architecture and religion were well communicated. At the same time, the trade of different goods helped the exchange of culture as well.

For technology, the western astronomy, and medicine has great impact on China's development. Meanwhile, Chiness techniques in textile, paper making and gunpwer were accecpted by westerners.