Quiz on the Silk Trade Route

What was the Silk Trade Route primarily used for?

• Building roads

• Farming techniques

• Connecting different cultures

• Creating new languages

Which item was a major trade item from China?

• Glass

• Gold

• Silk

• Wool

What type of landscapes did the Silk Road cross?

• Only mountains

• Only forests

• Only rivers

• Deserts and mountains

What did merchants bring from the East?

• Wool and olive oil

• Silk and spices

• Gold and silver

• Glass and ceramics

What was one challenge faced by travelers on the Silk Road?

• No animals

• Lack of food

• Unpredictable weather

• Too many people

What did the Silk Road help spread besides goods?

• Only food

• Ideas and religions

• Only money

• Only clothing

What was the Silk Road named after?

• Gems

• Silk

• Ceramics

• Spices

Which river valley was part of the Silk Road?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Yellow River

• Amazon River

What happened to the Silk Road with the rise of sea trade?

• It became more popular

• It was less used by the merchants

• It expanded