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Chapters 6 & 7

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Chapter 6

Bargaining at the Bazaar:

The Splendor of Samarkand

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Bargainning at the Bazaar

Merchants traded their goods in the bazaars , which was a major feature of life in the Middle and Far East. Bazaars hosted fabulous, exotic displays to tempt potential customers. As a merchant you are very familiar with bazaars and feel at home there. All kinds of bargaining behavior was involved there; complex negotiations might be done simply by hand gestures, carried out beneath the cover of a cloth or shawl to prevent prying eyes from knowing what deals were being struck!

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Bargainning at the Bazaar

Bargaining was a key characteristic of the colourful bazaars of Centra Asia and beyond. One of the most famous bazaars was hosted in the ancient Sogdian capital city of Samarkand . Prospering from its location on the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean, at times Samarkand was one of the greatest cities of Central Asia. Click on the image to the right For this chapter's reading & answer the questions on the worksheet before continuing onto the Next Chapter.

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Who invaded Samarkand in 1220?

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The Camel's Burden

Despite their offensive smell at times, you have grown accustomed to being in the company of camels. They have made themselves an irreplaceable resource for your caravan and your respect for them has grown with each mile of your journey West! Without them, you would barely have made it past the Dunhuang caves on the eastern portion of the Taklimakan Desert! Click on the caves to the right to learn more About this amazing location and record your responses to the Chapter 7 questions on your worksheet.

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Who invaded Samarkand in 1220?

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