SS - 2025 1st tri - Silk Road

What was the Silk Road?

• A modern highway in China

• A path for silk worms

• A road made of silk

• A trade route from China to Eastern Europe

Why was the Silk Road important?

• It was the only road in China

• It helped spread trade, ideas, and culture

• It was a shortcut to America

• It was a place to grow silk

Why is it called the Silk Road?

• Because it was made of silk

• Because silk was a major product traded

• Because it was very smooth

• Because it was a secret path

What goods did the Chinese trade besides silk?

• Fish and bread

• Wood and stone

• Cars and electronics

• Teas, salt, sugar, porcelain, and spices

How did merchants travel on the Silk Road?

• On bicycles

• By train

• In large caravans with guards

• By airplane

What was a major reason for the Age of Exploration?

• To find a sea route to India

• To build new roads

• To discover new animals

• To make new friends

What tool did sailors use during the Age of Exploration?

• A map

• A telescope

• A compass

• A quadrant

What animals did Columbus bring to the Caribbean?

• Elephants and giraffes

• Lions and tigers

• Pigs, cows, chickens, and horses

• Dogs and cats

What was one negative effect of the Columbian Exchange?

• Introduction of new foods

• Discovery of new lands

• Spread of diseases like smallpox

• Invention of new tools

What is a caravan?

• A type of ship

• A large building

• A group of people traveling together for safety

• A type of car