Silk Road Quiz

What was the Silk Road?

• A trade route from India to China

• A road from Europe to Africa

• A trade route from China to Eastern Europe

• A sea route from China to India

Why was the Silk Road important?

• To spread diseases

• To build empires

• To generate trade and commerce

• To conquer new territories

Why was it called the Silk Road?

• Because it was made of silk

• Because it was a road made by silk worms

• Because silk was a major product traded

• Because it was a road to the sea

What other products were traded along the Silk Road?

• Oil and gas

• Wood and stone

• Diamonds and pearls

• Teas, salt, sugar, and porcelain

What animals were popular for transport along the Silk Road?

• Horses and elephants

• Dogs and cats

• Camels and llamas

• Tigers and lions

Under which dynasty was the silk trade significantly expanded and promoted?

• Han Dynasty

• Roman Empire

• Greek Empire

• Ottoman Empire

How long was the Silk Road?

• Over 1,000 miles

• Over 3,000 miles

• Over 2,000 miles

• Over 4,000 miles

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

• Cholera

• Bubonic plague

• Yellow fever

• Malaria