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Silk Road Activity

Authored by Robert Williams

Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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Silk Road Activity
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

DETAILS: Neutral among neighbors, grew wealthy as one of last spots on route. GOODS: muslin, ebony, ivory, precious stones. slaves, olive oil, myrrh, and perfumes.

Palmyra

Mashhad

Ctesiphon

Merv

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

DETAILS: Benefitted from travelers, home to famous Imam Reza Shrine. GOODS: Rugs, tapestries, food

Palmyra

Ctesiphon

Mashhad

Merv

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

DETAILS: Diverse city at the time but in ruins and no longer occupied today. GOODS: Linens, blankets, dyed fabrics, and honey.

Palmyra

Ctesiphon

Mashhad

Merv

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

DETAILS: One of largest cities in the world, site of a massacre by Tolu Khan. GOODS: Camels, horses, wheat, barley, cotton

Palmyra

Ctesiphon

Mashhad

Merv

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

DETAILS: Conquered many times, diverse community, at the center & crossroads. GOODS: Metal, wool, clothing, blankets.

Samarkand

Kuqa

Kashgar

Dunhuang

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

DETAILS: Edge of China; furthest reach of the Tang Empire; diverse culture. GOODS: Cotton, flax, hemp, Buddhist beliefs.

Samarkand

Kuqa

Kashgar

Dunhuang

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

DETAILS: Last stop for caravans, diverse cultural center. GOODS: Silk, spices, jade, porcelain.

Samarkand

Kuqa

Kashgar

Dunhuang

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