The Silk Road affected the lives of people in different areas in several ways. For example, it increased trade between countries and cultures, which led to greater exposure to new ideas and ways of thinking. This can be seen through the spread of Buddhism (which originated in India) and Islam (which originated in Arabia).
The Silk Road also helped facilitate the spread of ideas related to medicine and medicine practices. For example, it's thought that acupuncture originated in China along the Silk Road.
