The Silk Road Quiz

What was the Silk Road?

• A cultural festival in China

• A road made of silk

• A trade route from China to Eastern Europe

• A famous book about silk

Why was the Silk Road important?

• It was the longest road in ancient times

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

• It was used exclusively for transporting silk

• It was the only road connecting China with the rest of the world

Why is it called the Silk Road?

• Because it was a smooth road like silk

• Because it was discovered by a person named Silk

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

• Because the road was only used during the silk harvest season

Where did the Silk Road end up in Eastern Europe?

• Near today's Germany and the Baltic Sea

• Near today's Turkey and the Mediterranean Sea

• Near today's France and the Atlantic Ocean

• Near today's Russia and the Black Sea

What were some of the benefits of the Silk Road?

• Facilitated trade and commerce

• Spread of diseases

• Isolation of different cultures

• Decrease in cultural exchange

The Silk Road had a significant impact on cultural exchange, spreading religions, and influencing the ______.

What were the major products traded on the Silk Road?

• Gold and silver

• Wool and cotton

• Silk cloth, teas, salt, sugar, porcelain, and spices

• Iron and steel

How did the Han Dynasty and the Yuan Dynasty contribute to the expansion and promotion of the silk trade?

Through which countries did the Silk Road pass?

• China, India, Persia

• China, Russia, Turkey

• China, Japan, Korea

• China, Vietnam, Thailand