Things to keep in mind before we start:Don’t spend wildly. You need to make sure you

are able to get the most out of the money you are

allowed to spend. You will not be able to buy anything and everything you want.

Ex: Don’t spend all your money on weapons.2. Decisions you make will effect your travels

along the Silk Road during “Scenarios” So, think ahead and try to plan for anything and

everything. You never know what might happen along the Silk Road.

3. The Journal is to help us THINK about what we are going to buy and to help us prepare. The

actually buying will be later.

To win the Game:Reach the end of the Silk Road with:

Positive point totalPositive money amount

Silk to trade

#1QUESTION

Who is going to be traveling with you?You may choose only one person and

tell what their relation to you is.

#2 CaravanThe Silk Road Caravan was made up of the Bactrian Camel. This camel was the ideal

animal for traveling the Silk Road. Very durable and strong, this Camel could withstand extreme

heat and extreme cold.Caravan to purchase:

2 CamelsPrice: $300 total

#3 TrainingAlong the Silk Road, you may encounter thieves.

If attacked, you need to be able to defend yourself. So, you must do some training before

you set out on this journey. You have three choices. Select one.Tae Kwan Do. $ 10Martial Arts. $ 30

Ninja. $ 50

#4. What are you BringingThe main purpose of the Silk Road is to trade with other parts of the world. Silk was the main item traded, but the ancient Chinese also brought with them other valuable

things that Europeans would want. Decide what you are going to bring with to trade. It is up to what and how much

you bring.Silk: $10/spool Jade: $5/piece

Spices: $5/poundIvory: $5/piece

#5. What are you trying to get?IF you are able to make it to the end of the Silk Road and have not been robbed of your silk, what will you trade your

silk for? Below are some of the more common things Chinese would trade for in Europe. Decide on what you are

trying to get:GoldSilverGems

glassware

#6. RouteIn planning your Silk Road journey, a major decision is the route you will take. The Silk Road was not just one lone path, but multiple paths. Below, you will select the

route your Caravan will travel.Northern Route: Gobi Desert and Taklamakan DesertCentral Route: Qinling Mountains and Taklamakan

DesertSouthern Route: Guangzi Region and Himalayan

Mountains

#7 SuppliesNumber 1-10 on your sheet. Try to list ten

supplies that you think would be essential for this type of trip. Things to think about (camping, cooking, eating, cleaning, washing, drinking,

sleeping, fixing).

#8 Grocery ListNumber 1-5 on your sheet. Think about 5 food items that would be very important to take with you. Remember, there is no refrigeration, food

has to last. Don’t count on hunting the whole way as there were not many animals right on the trail.

#9. WeaponsThe Silk Road traveler would be sure to include weapons for their trip. The Silk Road was very dangers, with thieves constantly present, along

with wild animals such as the Bengal Tiger, Cobra, and Dhole (wild dog). What will you bring

to protect yourself?

Weapons You will have a Chance to Buy:Throwing Stars

StaffSword

Crossbow/arrowsNormal bow/arrows

ChainNumchucks

Throwing knivesspear

#10. Boredom Busters1 year in a caravan can get long. What would you take with you to cut into that boredom? List at least three items you could take with you and list three things you could plan to

do along the way to entertain yourself.*2010 Twist: It can be something from

Present day, that wouldn’tbe in ancient China.

#11. Quick Reference GuideCaravan: price?

Training purchasedWhat bringing and cost

What trying to getRoute