Ancient Chinese Usage of the Silk Road

What was one of the main purposes of the Silk Road?

• Cultural exchange

• Military conquest

• Religious conversion

• Scientific research

How did the utilization of the Silk Road impact trade and cultural exchange in Ancient China?

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What was 1 good traded by ancient Chinese traders on the Silk Road? HINT: Re-read the text to make sure you chose the right good.

• Gold

• Spices

• Silk

• Jewelry

According to the short essay you read, what did the Silk Road facilitate the spreading of?

• Chinese food

• European literature

• African music

• Chinese art, religion, and philosophy

The Silk Road played a significant role in connecting ancient China with other ___. Hint: the word begins with an "E" and is plural.

After reading and responding to the 5 questions about the Silk Road, reflect upon what you read. Use the 3 following starter sentences to create a written response in short paragraph format.

Three Starter sentences: After reading the short essay about the Silk Road, I learned ________. If I was a trader on the Silk Road, I would have ___________. A current major travel route used today that is similar to the Silk Road is ______________ (be specific-include the location if you can).

HINT: You can use your chrome book to open a new tab and research a comparable route. Start by searching "How major travel routes helped shape commerce and beyond."

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