Silk Roads

1. What were the Silk Roads?

• 1. A group of cities in China

• 1. A type of clothing

• 1. A network of trade routes

• 1. A map of ancient Europe

2. Why are they called the “Silk Roads”?

• 2. Silk was invented in Rome

• 2. The roads were made of silk

• 2. Silk was the only good traded

• 2. Silk was a major item traded from China

3. Which of the following is a sea route used in Silk Road trade?

• 3. The Red Road

• 3. The Maritime Silk Road

• 3. The Golden Road

• 3. The Atlantic Trail

4. Which Chinese dynasty started using the Silk Roads around 130 BCE?

• 4. Tang Dynasty

• 4. Ming Dynasty

• 4. Han Dynasty

• 4. Qing Dynasty

5. Which empire helped protect the Silk Roads in the 1200s?

• 5. Roman Empire

• 5. Persian Empire

• 5. Greek Empire

• 5. Mongol Empire