Merchants and tradesmen traveled in large caravans. They would have many guards with them. Traveling in a big group like a caravan helped in defending from bandits. Camels were popular animals for transport because much of the road was through dry and harsh land.
Explanation:
The Silk Road consisted of a succession of trails followed by caravans through Central Asia, about 6,400 km in length. ... Merchants with their caravans were shipping goods back and forth from one trade center to the other. In addition to silk, major commodities traded included gold, jade, tea, and spices.
There was much cultural differences that made it hard for African Americans to get along with locals. Many were also afraid that African Americans would take their jobs.
