About the Silk Road, which of the following statement is incorrect?
A.
The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West.
B.
The Silk Road derives its name from the lucrative trade in silk beginning in the Qing dynasty.
C.
Zhang Qian's travels are associated with the major route of transcontinental trade, the Silk Road.
D.
Silk is a textile of ancient Chinese origin.