Silk Road Quiz - Open Notes! (For 7th Grade)

Which two major regions did the Silk Road connect?

• North America and Africa

• Europe & Africa to China

• China and South America

• Russia and Australia

How long was the Silk Road in total? (Hint: think across continents!)

• 400 miles

• 4,000 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 40,000 miles

Why did traders travel in caravans (groups)?

• To throw parties

• It was the law

• It was safer and helped them protect their stuff

• They shared the same camels

Why were camels like the superheroes of the Silk Road?

• They were super fast

• They could walk far without water

• They flew over mountains

• They loved spicy food

What kind of goods were usually traded on the Silk Road?

• Huge rocks

• Big couches

• Small, valuable items like silk or spices

• Electronics

Who was Zhang Qian, and why do we care about him?

• He invented gunpowder

• He discovered America

• He was an explorer who helped open up the Silk Road

• He was a famous trader

What dynasty helped the Silk Road become really popular?

• Stanfill

• Yuan

• Steele

• Tamte

Why were rest stops and oasis towns important along the Silk Road?

• They were built for royalty only

• They had entertainment

• They let traders rest and trade goods safely

• They were airports

Which of these ideas or beliefs traveled *to* China because of the Silk Road?

• Democracy

• Ice cream

• Buddhism

• Fast food

What are some things that came *from* China on the Silk Road?

• Tacos and hot sauce

• Gold and silver

• Silk, gunpowder, and paper

• Bananas and pineapples