The Silk Road

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The Silk Road was what?

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A network of roads used for trading.

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Which one was NOT a danger on the Silk Road? Options: Wild fires would break out., bandits, lack of water, bad weather

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Wild fires would break out.

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Why did people travel in caravans (large groups)?

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for safety

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About how long was the Silk Road?

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4,000 miles

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Which is the most important fact that makes the Silk Road significant to history? Options: It brought Silk to Europe., Marco Polo used the Silk Road., It was one on the first times Europe and Asia were connected and products and cultures were exchanged., It was so long ago.

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It was one on the first times Europe and Asia were connected and products and cultures were exchanged.

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What disease began on the Silk Road that devastated parts of the world?

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Bubonic Plague (Black Plague)

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Which product was NOT exchanged on the Silk Road? Options: silk, exotic animals, spices

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plastic

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Which cultural idea was exchanged on the Silk Road? Options: language, religion, skills, All of the listed answers

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All of the listed answers

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Why did China build the Great Wall?

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To protect traders from thieves and bandits

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What animals transported most of the goods along the Silk Road? (Options: Horses, Camels, Elephants, Llamas in disguise)

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Camels