The Silk Road

What was one of the main reasons for the expansion of trade along the Silk Road?

• The growth of empires like Han China and the Roman Empire

• The invention of new transportation methods

• The discovery of new silk production techniques

• The decline of other trade routes

Why was silk considered a problem on the streets of Rome according to Seneca the Younger?

• It was too expensive for the common people

• It was see-through and did not hide the body

• It was illegal to wear silk in public

• It was uncomfortable to wear

What was the main reason Han China wanted to control the Ferghana valley?

• To access the 'heavenly horses' for military strength

• To expand their territory into Central Asia

• To control the trade routes to the West

• To cultivate rice, wheat, and grapes

What role did camels play in the Silk Road trade?

• They were used to carry military supplies

• They were the primary means of transporting goods across deserts

• They were traded as luxury animals

• They were used in religious ceremonies

What was a significant cultural impact of the Silk Road trade?

• The spread of Buddhism to China

• The introduction of Roman architecture in China

• The development of new languages

• The decline of traditional Chinese art forms

How did the demands of silk in Rome influence the political and economic relationship between Rome and China?

• It led to direct diplomatic relations and exchanges between the two empires.

  
  

• • It caused Rome to develop its own silk production, reducing dependence on China.

• It spurred the development of extensive trade networks that enriched both empires.

  
  

• • It resulted in military conflicts over control of silk-producing regions.

In what ways did the Silk Road contribute to the development of global trade networks in later centuries?

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• It established the first maritime trade routes that were later expanded.

• It created a template for international trade agreements based on mutual respect.

• It demonstrated the profitability and importance of long-distance trade, influencing future trade networks.

• • It led to the establishment of permanent multinational corporations.

Analyze the impact of geographic features on the development and sustainability of the Silk Road trade routes.

• Geographic features made trade impossible, leading to the Silk Road's decline.

• The challenging geography encouraged innovation in transportation and navigation.

• Geographic features had little to no impact on the development of trade routes.

• The geography was conducive to easy travel, facilitating constant trade.

Which of the following best explains the role of the Silk Road in the spread of religious and philosophical ideas?

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• The Silk Road was primarily a commercial route with minimal cultural exchange.

• Traders and travelers acted as conduits, sharing beliefs and practices across regions.

• Local governments along the Silk Road imposed religious ideas on travelers.

• Religious and philosophical ideas were spread solely through written texts.

Evaluate the long-term effects of the Silk Road on the societies it connected, focusing on urban development.

• The Silk Road led to the immediate decline of urban centers due to constant invasions.

• It resulted in the stagnation of urban development as resources were diverted to trade.

• Urban centers flourished as they became hubs of trade and cultural exchange.

• There was no significant impact on urban development from the Silk Road.