Middlemen: These were individuals or groups who acted as intermediaries between buyers and sellers along the Silk Road. They helped negotiate prices, ensured safe transportation of goods, and facilitated communication between parties.
Trade Routes: These were specific paths or roads used for conducting trade between different regions. Examples include the Silk Road, Indian Ocean Trade Route, Trans-Saharan Trade Route.
Commercial Hubs: These were major cities or centers of commerce along trading routes where merchants gathered to buy/sell goods. Examples include Samarkand (Central Asia) and Constantinople (Eastern Europe).