Essay Drafting

"Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon to embalm bodies."

Salt was used to pay soldiers in Rome.

"The workers who built the pyramids ate onions and garlic to get lots of strength."

Salt was used in wars.

First, "Rome used its trade center in Alexandria to control spice trade with Asia."

First, "Rome used its trade center in Alexandria to control spice trade with Asia."

"Portugal became the spice boss after Vasco De Gama found a new route to India."

"Rome built villages along the Mediterranean coast to control salt production."

Venice controlled the spice trade.

"Rome built the Via Salarium, or Salt Road, to transport salt."

"Rome built the Via Salarium, or Salt Road, to transport salt."

After Rome set up a trade center in Alexandria, Egypt, all spices had to pass through this center to get to Europe.

In ancient times, most spices came to Asia over land routes called the Silk Road.

"Traders paid huge taxes on the spices they moved through Venice."

Salt created amazing trade routes that gaves business owners a boost of $10,000.