The historical conditions for the formation of the Silk Road include economy, politics, culture and military affairs. Details are as follows:

1, economically. During the Han Dynasty, after the rule of Wenjing, a series of policies favorable to economic development were adopted, which restored and developed the national economy. This laid a certain foundation for future trade. The opening of the Silk Road strengthened China's trade with Central Asia, West Asia and Europe, and promoted economic and cultural exchanges and prosperity.

2. politically. The political system of the Han Dynasty was gradually improved, the national governance capacity was gradually improved, and the social order was gradually stabilized. This political stability provided a strong guarantee for the opening of the Silk Road. At the same time, the Han Dynasty also adopted a series of policies conducive to economic development, encouraged commercial development, and provided a good environment for trade on the Silk Road.

3. culturally. During the Han Dynasty, China made great progress in culture, technology and art, such as inventing important scientific and technological achievements such as papermaking, printing and gunpowder, and many writers, artists and thinkers emerged. These achievements made the culture of the Han Dynasty very attractive and attracted many foreigners to learn and communicate.

4. militarily. The Han Dynasty had a strong military force and stable borders, which provided sufficient guarantee for trade. During the Han Dynasty, the national military strength was enhanced and the border defense system was gradually improved, which provided security for the trade of the Silk Road. At the same time, the Han Dynasty also adopted a series of policies conducive to commercial development, which provided a good environment for the prosperity of the Silk Road.

Knowledge about the Silk Road

1, Silk Road, referred to as Silk Road for short, generally refers to the land Silk Road, which can be roughly divided into land Silk Road and maritime Silk Road. In a narrow sense, "Silk Road" refers to China's ancient land passage starting from Chang 'an or Luoyang, passing through Gansu and Xinjiang, reaching Central Asia and West Asia and connecting Mediterranean countries.

2. The starting point of the Silk Road is the capital, and the starting point of the Western Han Dynasty is Chang 'an (now Xi 'an); The Eastern Han Dynasty began in Luoyang, during which the Silk Road extended to Europe for the first time. There were many starting points in Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, such as Luoyang, Chang 'an, Pingcheng and Yecheng. And health was the starting point. Sui and Tang Dynasties were the Western City of Datang, Kaiyuan Gate and Luoyang City during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Kaifeng was in the Northern Song Dynasty.

3. The Maritime Silk Road was a maritime passage for communication, trade and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries in ancient times. It is mainly centered on the South China Sea, so it is also called the South China Sea Silk Road. It was formed in the Qin and Han Dynasties, developed from the Three Kingdoms to the Sui Dynasty and flourished in the Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties. This is the oldest known sea route.