Trade Roads
Trade across the Eurasian countries and across the oceans linking Europe, India, SE Asia, and China had its origins in the people inhabiting the Steppe that spread from Hungary to Mongolia. These Steppe people flourished as horse and cattle owners. They developed a unique bow that had greater tension than pure wood when bent. They became skilled archers while riding at full gallop shooting in all directions.
Tribal Confederations
In the East of Eurasia tribes had groups of affiliated people, of particular note were the Xiangnu and the Yuezhi who were always in conflict.
