Unit 4 Fast & Curious 1

Which statement best describes how the Silk Road got its name?

• Only silk was traded on these paths.
• Western civilizations were after silk from Asia.
• The trade routes were marked with silk.
• The trade routes led to the city of Silk.

Which statement best explains why the Silk Road was so important to history?

• it brought different goods and cultural practices and ideas throughtout Asia.
• it allowed chinese armies to conquer other territories
• It kept India protected from invasion
• It was an example of advanced architecture.

Which statement does NOT explain why the Silk Road developed?

• civilizations wanted to find other civilizations and land to conquer
• civilizations wanted to increase trade among themselves

• civilizations wanted to spread their religions only.
• civilizations wanted to spread democracy

Who was a part of the Silk Road?

• South America
• China
• Europe
• Middle East
• Africa

Travel along the Silk Road was free what was a result of this?

• The arrival of South American's in China
• Peace among the Mongols
• Development of a common language and religion
• the arrival of Europeans in China

Which statement best explains why commerce (trade) on the Silk Road led to changes in Chinese traditions?

• The traders came from many different cultural backgrounds.
• The traders were looking to conquer and take over.
• The leaders of Silk Road caravans were able to avoid thieves.
• The towns along the Silk Road were not controlled by any government.

Which statement explains what the Silk Road was?

• One road that was created for trade across the world.
• Sea routes that only connected the west to Africa.
• Multiple routes and paths on land and sea that connected Africa, Asia, and Europe.
• Land routes that connected only Asia and Africa

True or False: The Silk Road was easy to travel and required no guides.

• True
• False

What was the most popular good traded on the Silk Road?

• Silk
• Paper
• Gunpowder
• Ammonium Chloride

What would have been a better name for the Silk Road?

• The Trade Network
• The Interweb
• The Silk Routes
• The Trade Highway