Silk Road: The ancient network of trade routes connecting China with various regions in Eurasia, facilitating cultural exchange and the trading of goods such as silk, spices, and precious metals.
Spice Islands: These tropical islands located in present-day Indonesia were highly sought after by European traders due to their abundant supply of valuable spices like cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Marco Polo: An Italian merchant explorer who traveled along the Silk Road and served under Kublai Khan's court in China. His writings about his experiences introduced Europeans to the wonders of Asia.