Silk Road Flashcard

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Which two major civilizations were connected by the Silk Road?

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China and the Roman Empire

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What impact did the Silk Road have on the spread of ideas and cultures?

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It facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between the East and West.

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What role did the Silk Road play in the development of the modern world?

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Facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the East and West

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Which Dynasty established the Silk Road?

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Han Dynasty

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One reason the Silk Road was important is: It allowed Europe to trade silk, Chinese population increased, It created more farmland, It connected previously isolated cultures

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It connected previously isolated cultures

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Which Chinese achievement gave them warning of an earthquake?

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seismometer

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A time period when there was a lot of peace and achievements were made.

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Golden Age

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Which items were valuable foreign trade goods for China during the Han Dynasty? Options: polyester, Pokeman, Pikachu, and playing cards; copper coins, porcelain, and jewelry; silk, spices, and copper coins; silk, spices, and porcelain

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silk, spices, and porcelain

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How did the Chinese during the Han Dynasty improve navigation?

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They invented a magnetic compass.

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How did the record-keeping process improve during the Han Dynasty?

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During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented a paper-making process and woodblock printing.