6.38: The Silk Road Quiz

What was one of the main reasons for the creation of The Silk Road?

• To explore new lands

• To spread Chinese culture

• The desire for Chinese goods

• To build new cities

What cultural impact did The Silk Road have on ancient China?

• Introduction of Christianity

• Introduction of Buddhism

• Introduction of Hinduism

• Introduction of Islam

What was the Silk Road primarily known for?

• A network of trade routes

• A famous battle site

• A large river

• A mountain range

Which regions did the Silk Road connect?

• North America and South America

• China to Central and Southwest Asia and Europe

• Africa and Australia

• India and Antarctica

What was the most important export of the Silk Road?

• Gold

• Spices

• Silk

• Tea

How long did the Silk Road remain in effect?

• A few years

• A few decades

• Centuries

• A millennium

What was one of the main benefits of the Silk Road besides trade?

• Building castles

• Spreading ideas and exchanging goods

• Mining for gold

• Growing crops

What was given to envoys from other lands as gifts?

• Gold

• Precious silk

• Spices

• Silver

What did the gifts help establish?

• Wars

• Peaceful relations and trade

• New cities

• Schools

What were the Chinese majorly interested in from Central Asia?

• Spices

• Horses

• Gold

• Silk