Exploration: Silk Road

What was the Silk Road primarily used for?

• Military conquests

• Global trade

• Religious pilgrimages

• Scientific research

Which of the following statements is true about the Silk Road?

• It was a single road connecting Asia and Europe.

• It was a system of routes connecting various regions.

• It was only used for trading silk.

• It was built by the Romans.

Who were the nomadic tribes that played a key role in early trade along the Silk Road?

• The Romans

• The Scythians

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

What was the purpose of the Persian Royal Road built by King Darius?

• To expand the Persian Empire

• To speed up the trade of goods and messages

• To connect all the cities in Persia

• To serve as a military route

Which historical figure expanded trade by conquering many places in Asia?

• Julius Caesar

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great

• Marco Polo

Who was the Chinese ambassador that helped start the Silk Road by learning about Western cultures?

• Confucius

• Zhang Qian

• Sun Tzu

• Laozi

Which of the following goods was sent from China to Rome?

• Horses

• Cotton

• Silk

• Olive oil

Which religion spread from India to China and Japan via the Silk Road?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What invention made sea travel faster and contributed to the decline of the Silk Road?

• The astrolabe

• The magnetic compass

• The steam engine

• The printing press

Which group lost power, contributing to the decline of the Silk Road?

• The Romans

• The Mongols

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians