The Silk Road

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Which of the following best describes the Silk Road?

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a network of trade routes that extended across Asia

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The western end of the Silk Road connected to the

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Mediterranean Sea

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Why was the Silk Road important?

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It linked Asian and western cultures for more than a thousand years.

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Example of an idea spread by the Silk Road:

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Buddhism

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Why is Chinese explorer Zhang Qian known as the Father of the Silk Road?

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He opened the way for trade between China and its western neighbors.

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Why was silk a valuable good for China to trade in ancient times?

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Only the Chinese knew how to make it.

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Silk is a fiber that comes from

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silkworm cocoons

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Which Roman product was most valued by the Chinese?

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glassware

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How did the Great Wall affect travelers on the Silk Road?

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The Great Wall gave protection against bandits from the north.

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What was the greatest danger to traders crossing the Taklimakan Desert?

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sandstorms