The Zhang Qian & The Silk Road

What was the primary reason Emperor Wu wanted to build an alliance with the Yuezhi?

• To avenge the death of the Yuezhi king

• To open two war fronts against the Xiongnu

• To expand China's territory

• To establish trade routes

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Understanding

Zhang Qian's first expedition lasted from ___ B.C. to 126 B.C.

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Understanding

What were the key challenges Zhang Qian faced during his mission to the Yuezhi?

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Analyzing

Why do you think the Yuezhi king decided not to seek revenge against the Xiongnu despite their past conflict?

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What was the outcome of Zhang Qian's journey to the Yuezhi?

• He successfully formed an alliance with the Yuezhi

• He was detained by the Xiongnu and never reached the Yuezhi

• The Yuezhi king refused to seek revenge against the Xiongnu

• He established the Silk Road during his journey

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The Silk road was

Which of the following about Zhang Qian is INCORRECT? A. Zhang Qian had a Xiongnu wife. B. Zhang Qian helped establish the Silk Road. C. Zhang Qian was a Chinese diplomat. D. Zhang Qian managed to persuade the Xiongnu to eradicate the kingdom of Wu Sun.

• A

• B

• C

• D

How many times did Zhang Qian lead delegations to Xi Yu? A. one B. two C. three D. four

Among the initial delegation to the Yuezhi, how many people made it back to China? A. one B. two C. four D. three​ (a)  

• two
• one
• four

What was Zhang Qian's biggest accomplishment? A. Launched military assaults and drove the Xiongnu away B. Persuaded the Wu Sun people to eradicate the Xiongnu C. Persuaded the Yuezhi people to eradicate the Xiongnu D. Brought back first-hand information about Xi Yu

• A

• B

• C

• D