CP The Silk Road: Pathways of Culture and Trade Quiz 6.38

What was the primary reason for the creation of The Silk Road?

• To trade Chinese goods

• To spread religions

• To meet new people

• To explore new lands

How long was The Silk Road?

• Over 4,000 miles

• Over 3,000 miles

• Over 2,000 miles

• Over 1,000 miles

Which of the following was a primary good traded on The Silk Road?

• Wheat

• Silk

• Gold

• Iron

During which dynasty was The Silk Road established?

• Qing Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

Which religion spread into China via The Silk Road?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What was a common misconception about The Silk Road?

• It was used for sea trade

• It only traded silk

• It was a network of routes

• It was a single path

Who was a famous traveler of The Silk Road?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

What was the peak period of The Silk Road?

• Under the Roman Empire

• During the Industrial Revolution

• Under the Mongol Empire

• During the Renaissance

What led to the decline of The Silk Road?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The discovery of America

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The rise of sea trade routes

What impact did The Silk Road have on societies?

• It isolated them

• It connected them

• It made them self-sufficient

• It led to wars