Silk Road Review

The Byzantine Empire became very rich by doing what?

• Trading Silk

• Holding travelers hostage in search of ransom money

• Taxing all goods traded along the Silk Road

• discovering gold in the Arabian deserts

Which of the following continents was NOT involved in the Silk Road?

• Asia

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

Travel along the Silk Road began to decrease after 1000 AD because _______________________.

• There were few things left to trade

• People did not speak the same language

• Travel became too dangerous

• World leaders would not allow it

An intended effect brought about by the Silk Road was that China gained riches from trade in silk, spices, teas, and other goods. What was MOST LIKELY another important effect of this trade?

• Chinese art, religion, and inventions reached Europe.

• The Chinese taught people along the Silk Road how to make silk

• The Chinese were able to use the Silk Road to conquer enemies

• Chinese merchants safely traveled alone from China to the Mediterranean

What were the main items traded on the Silk Road that came from Africa? (Pick 3)

• Silk

• Salt

• Ivory

• Gold

Select all that apply: Which continents were economically connected by the trade routes known as the Silk Road?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• America

TRUE OR FALSE: Traders would often take their goods all the way along the Silk Road. They never stopped in their travels.

• True

• False

What role did the Mongolians play in the Silk Road?

• The Mongolians were able to make the trading along the Silk Road safer.

• The Mongolians brought many groups of people together to conquer land.

• The Mongolians were able to conquer and control China.

TRUE OR FALSE: The Silk Road may have helped disease spread around the world.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE: If you do not complete the Silk Road documents and writing assignment, you cannot take the quiz on Thursday/Friday.

• True

• False