Week 21

Where does silk come from?

• bark

• cocoons

• leaves

• webs

Who controlled silk production?

• farmers

• the government

• merchants

• traders

What was the trading route for silk called?

• the Silk Road

• the Silk Market

• the Silk Passage

• the Silk Caravan

Which dynasty started the Silk Road?

• Han

• Qin

• Sui

• Tang

How long was the Silk Road?

• about 400 miles

• under 2,000 miles

• over 4,000 miles

• about 6,000 miles

How many years was the Silk Road in use?

• 100 years

• 370 years

• 650 years

• 1,000 years

What are ceramics made from?

• clay

• rocks

• sand

• silt

What is not a characteristic of porcelain?

• clear

• hard

• shiny

• smooth

When was porcelain introduced to Europe?

• 30,000 years ago

• 3,500 years ago

• 1300 C.E.

• 1600 C.E.

Why is bamboo not an efficient writing material?

• It is bulky

• It is tough

• It does not last

• It is too valuable