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.

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

• An established trade route between India and Europe.

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

• Ming Dynasty
• Song Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

What was the most popular way to travel along the Silk Road?

• By foot

• Alone on horse

• By ship
• By camel caravan

About how long was the silk road?

• 150 miles

• 1000 miles

• 2000 miles

• Over 4000 miles

What sorts of things were traded along the Silk Road?

• salt

• porcelain

• spices

• silk

• All of the items listed.

Where did the Silk Road get its name?

• From the silk garments worn by travelers
• From the silk worms found along the route
• From the silk that China sold to the rest of the world.

• From the silk-like sand dunes along the route

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

• Black Death
• Malaria
• Tuberculosis
• Polio

• Influenza

What ancient Chinese Dynasty significantly expanded the silk trade during their rule from 206 BC to 220 AD?

• Ming Dynasty
• Qing Dynasty
• Tang Dynasty
• Han Dynasty
• Song Dynasty

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

• Christopher Columbus
• Vasco da Gama
• Marco Polo
• Ferdinand Magellan

Most merchants traveled the entire distance of the Silk Road, carrying their goods from one end to the other.

• True
• False