Silk Roads Quiz Text Book

What was the main good traded on the Silk Roads that led to its name?

• Spices

• Gold

• Silk

• Tea

How did the Silk Roads begin?

• As a series of maritime routes

• As a network of local overland routes

• As a single road from China to Europe

• As a trade agreement between Asian countries

What was the approximate length of the main route of the Silk Roads?

• 2,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

• 6,000 miles

• 8,000 miles

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of camels that made them suitable for the Silk Roads?

• They could carry heavy loads

• They could survive without water for days

• They could store fat in their humps

• They could travel at very high speeds

What was the purpose of traders forming caravans on the Silk Roads?

• To travel faster

• To find safety in numbers

• To carry more goods

• To avoid paying taxes

How long would the entire journey from one end of the main Silk Roads route to the other typically take?

• Three months

• Six months

• One year

• Two years