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What is the historical significance of the opening of the Silk Road and the Maritime Silk Road?
Silk Road:

1. In ancient times, China and the West strengthened trade activities, cultural exchanges and friendship.

2. China's silk, ironware and advanced production technology, as well as the later four great inventions, all spread to the west through this road.

3. When foreign goods were introduced into China, Buddhism was also introduced.

Generally speaking, it promoted the economic and cultural exchanges between China and western countries, and had a far-reaching impact on the development of human civilization.

Maritime Silk Road:

Through maritime communication, the diplomatic ties between the East and the West have been strengthened, and the relations between China and Southeast Asian and South Asian countries have been strengthened, especially the official economic exchanges and private maritime trade have become more active, which has expanded the external influence of Qin and Han cultures and expanded China's diplomatic activities with Asian coastal areas and some European countries.