Spread of the Islamic Empire

Why was the Silk Road important?

• It helped people travel across oceans

• It was the first highway in the world

• It allowed people to trade and share ideas

• It was used to build cities

What did traders bring on the Silk Road?

• Ice cream and cookies

• Silk, spices, and precious metals

• Tools and cement

• Cars and clocks

What was shared along the Silk Road besides goods?

• Traffic signs

• Wild animals

• Ideas, religions, and knowledge

• Movies and video games

Which empire made trade safer and stronger on the Silk Road?

• Chinese Empire

• Islamic Empires

• Aztec Empire

• British Empire

Which city became a center of learning and trade?

• Baghdad

• Paris

• Athens

• Tokyo

What is a caravanserai?

• A city where people farm

• A boat that travels on the Silk Road

• A resting place for travelers and traders

• A type of money used in the markets

How did the Islamic Empires help with trade?

• They made trading illegal

• They protected trade routes and used paper money

• They blocked the roads with armies

• They only traded with China

Which subject was part of the knowledge spread along the Silk Road?

• Skateboarding

• Algebra and astronomy

• Drawing cartoons

• Cooking shows

Who helped Islam spread along the Silk Road?

• Traders and teachers

• Knights and builders

• Farmers and kings

• Pirates and travelers

What best describes the Silk Road?

• A single road made of silk

• A large market in one city

• A group of trade routes that connected many places

• A hidden tunnel under the desert