This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow History scheme of work. It explores how global trade has connected people and places throughout history. Pupils learn that goods like silk, spices, and metals were exchanged across continents using ancient trade routes such as the Silk Road, which linked China to the Mediterranean. This trade was not just about goods – people also shared beliefs, languages, and customs, helping cultures to influence one another over time.

The video focuses on the historical importance of Lahore, a city in modern-day Pakistan. During the 19th century, Lahore became a busy trading centre along the Silk Road. Traders from around the world came to buy and sell goods like textiles and metalwork, making Lahore a wealthy and significant city. Pupils will understand how trade helped shape cities, build connections between countries, and contribute to cultural and economic change across history.

History, Upper key stage 2, Year 6, Transition unit, *New* What was the Sikh Empire? Lesson 3: What made Lahore important to the Sikh Empire?