Confucianism and Silk Road Quiz

What is Confucianism?

• Confucianism is a religion that worships multiple gods.

• Confucianism is a form of martial arts practiced in ancient China.

• Confucianism is a political ideology that promotes authoritarian rule.

• Confucianism is a philosophy and ethical system that originated in China.

Who is the founder of Confucianism?

• Buddha

• Mencius

• Confucius

• Laozi

What are the core beliefs of Confucianism?

• The core beliefs of Confucianism include the importance of education, respect for elders and authority, and the concept of ren, which is the virtue of benevolence, humaneness, and kindness towards others.

• The core beliefs of Confucianism include the rejection of education and knowledge

• The core beliefs of Confucianism include the worship of multiple gods and goddesses

• The core beliefs of Confucianism include the promotion of individualism over collectivism

What is the Silk Road?

• A type of fabric made from spider webs

• A type of Chinese cuisine

• A road made of silk material

• A network of trade routes connecting the East and West for the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture.

During a history class, Samuel, Anika, and Rohan were discussing ancient trade routes. They were particularly interested in the Silk Road. Can you help them identify which continents the Silk Road connected?

• Asia, Europe, and Africa

• Asia and South America

• Asia and North America

• Asia, Europe, and Australia

During a history class project, Harper, Daniel, and Liam were asked to research the Silk Road. They discovered that one item was traded more than any other. What was this main item?

• Spices

• Wool

• Silk

• Gold

What was the significance of the Silk Road?

• It facilitated trade and cultural exchange between different civilizations.

• It was a network of roads used for transportation of goods within a single civilization.

• It was a religious pilgrimage route for followers of Buddhism.

• It was a military route used for conquest and colonization.

Which civilization greatly benefited from the Silk Road?

• Mayan Empire of Central America

• Inca Empire of South America

• Han Dynasty of China

• Viking civilization of Scandinavia

Avery, Michael, and Benjamin are playing a trivia game about ancient trade routes. They come across a question: 'What cultural items were exchanged on the Silk Road?'

• Gold, silver, and jewelry

• Books, paintings, and sculptures

• Wool, cotton, and linen

• Silk, spices, porcelain, tea, paper, and gunpowder

What impact did the Silk Road have on the spread of Buddhism?

• It hindered the spread of Buddhism by promoting isolationism.

• It facilitated the exchange of ideas and cultural practices, allowing Buddhism to spread to new regions.

• It had no impact on the spread of Buddhism.

• It caused the decline of Buddhism in its original regions.