World History and the Silk Road

The video explores the interconnectedness of ancient empires through trade, focusing on the Roman, Persian, Han, Maurya, and Kushan empires. It highlights the emergence of the Silk Road, a network of trade routes facilitating the exchange of goods like silk, horses, and gold. The video also discusses the impact of trade on transportation, nomadic cultures, and the spread of diseases and ideas, including the spread of Christianity and Buddhism.

Which empire is depicted in yellow on the map at its maximum extent?

• Parthian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Kushan Empire

• Han China

What was a key factor that accelerated trade and interaction between empires?

• Lack of trade routes

• Continuous empires providing stability

• Decline of the Roman Empire

• Isolation of empires

Why was silk considered a major commodity of trade?

• It was a common fabric in Europe

• It was used for building materials

• It was a sign of wealth and luxury

• It was easy to produce

What was one of the Chinese motivations for trading with other regions?

• Access to spices

• Access to horses

• Access to silk

• Access to camels

Which animal was particularly important for transportation across deserts?

• Camels

• Oxen

• Elephants

• Horses

How did nomadic people influence trade routes?

• By focusing on agriculture

• By isolating themselves from trade

• By being skilled in moving goods and themselves

• By building permanent cities

What was one negative consequence of trade along the Silk Road?

• Spread of silk production

• Spread of wealth

• Spread of diseases like smallpox

• Spread of new technologies

Which two religions spread significantly along the Silk Road?

• Christianity and Buddhism

• Judaism and Zoroastrianism

• Hinduism and Islam

• Taoism and Confucianism

What impact did the plagues have on the Roman Empire?

• They led to the expansion of the empire

• They had no significant impact

• They destabilized the empire

• They strengthened the empire

Which empire played a significant role in spreading Buddhism into China?

• Sasanian Empire

• Parthian Empire

• Kushan Empire

• Roman Empire