Preview to Chapter 24: The Silk Road

Which of the following statements best describes the Silk Road?

• A paved highway through central China used by the Ancient Chinese emperors

• A number of trade routes that went between China and Eastern Europe

• An established trade route between India and Europe

• The road between the silk factories and the capital of Ancient China where you could buy the silk

During what Ancient Chinese dynasty did the Silk Road reach its peak?

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

About how long was the Silk Road?

• 1,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

• 1 miles

• 2, 000 miles

What was the most popular way to travel along the route?

• in a caravan with camels

• by ships

• alone on horseback

• on foot

What sorts of things were traded along the Silk Road?

• silk

• salt

• spices

• all of the above

What deadly disease is thought to have traveled to Europe along the Silk Road?

• Bubonic plague

• influenza

• malaria

• small pox

What famous explorer is thought to have traveled along the Silk Road on his way to China?

• Christopher Columbus

• Leonardo Di Vinci

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

Where did the Silk Road get its name?

• Because the road was so smooth it reminded travelers of silk

• From the silk clothing that people wore along the route to keep cool

• From the silk that China sold to the rest of the world

• From the silk worms that infested much of the route

True or False: The Silk Road was one long route that stretched across two continents

• True

• False

Why was the Silk Road important?

• It allowed China to defeat the Mongols

• It helped the Chinese to send messages during times of war

• It helped the Christians defeat the Muslims during the Crusades

• It helped to generate trade and commerce between a number of different kingdoms and empires