The Silk Road Quiz

What was the Silk Road?

• A cultural festival in China

• A trade route from China to Eastern Europe

• A famous Chinese novel

• A type of ancient road surface

Where did the Silk Road end up in Eastern Europe?

• Near today's France and the Atlantic Ocean

• Near today's Turkey and the Mediterranean Sea

• Near today's Germany and the Baltic Sea

• Near today's Russia and the Black Sea

Why was the Silk Road important?

• It was the longest road in ancient times

• It was used for religious pilgrimages

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

• It was the only road connecting the East and West

Why is it called the Silk Road?

• Because it was paved with silk

• Because it was discovered by Sir Silk

• Because silk cloth from China was one of the major products traded

• Because it was only used for transporting silk

What did the Romans call China due to the trade of silk?

• The "land of spices"

• The "land of gold"

• The "land of silk"

• The "land of tea"

What items did the Chinese export along the Silk Road besides silk?

• Teas, salt, sugar, porcelain, and spices

• Cotton, ivory, wool, gold, and silver

• Furniture, silk garments, rice, and tea sets

• Calligraphy, paintings, jade, and bronze items

Why did merchants and tradesmen travel in large caravans on the Silk Road?

• To have company during the long journey

• To defend against bandits

• Because it was a requirement by the Han Dynasty

• To carry more goods for trade

Which dynasty significantly expanded and promoted the Silk Road?

• The Yuan Dynasty

• The Ming Dynasty

• The Qing Dynasty

• The Han Dynasty

Who was the leader that established the Yuan Dynasty and expanded trade from China along the Silk Road?

• Marco Polo

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Zhang Qian

Which of the following is true about the Silk Road?

• It was exactly 4,000 miles long.

• Marco Polo never traveled to China along the Silk Road.

• The bubonic plague is thought to have traveled to Europe via the Silk Road.

• There was only one specific route known as the Silk Road.