Silk Road and Its Historical Significance

According to the map of the 'Silk Routes, c. 600', the Silk Road:

• connected Europe and Africa.

• was mainly situated in Asia.

• consisted of multiple pathways.

• originated in Samarkand.

Which region was the eastern portion of the Silk Road?

• Europe

• Africa

• China

• India

What was one effect of the historical development depicted in the Silk Routes map?

• cultural diffusion between people in the Middle East and China.

• the Persian conquest of China.

• the spread of Hindu beliefs to Europe.

• the isolation of Khotan.

In the context of spiritual teachings, the Five Pillars are to Islam as the Four Noble Truths are to ______.

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Sikhism

What is the underlying principle in the statement: 'The ruler and his advisors should work together harmoniously, declaring, "We have been granted the mandate of Heaven, and it shall endure as long as the reign of the Zhou; indeed, it shall not fall short of the enduring years of Shang."'?

• Mandate of Heaven.

• Feudal system.

• Divine right of kings.

• Polytheism.

Which religion's fundamental teachings are depicted in the diagram?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What innovations are most closely linked to the Tang and Song periods in China?

• Compass and paper money

• Hieroglyphics and pyramids

• Gunpowder and moveable wooden type

• Frescoes and aqueducts

Which historical period is characterized by the social hierarchy depicted in the diagram?

• Ancient Greece

• Medieval Japan

• Industrial Revolution

• Renaissance Italy

In the social hierarchy of Medieval Japan, who was considered the symbolic leader without real governing authority?

• Shogun

• Emperor

• Daimyo

• Samurai

In the social hierarchy of Medieval Japan, merchants were viewed as ______.

• essential for military strategy

• influential in political decisions

• less important than farmers

• key figures in religious ceremonies