7.2.1 Silk Road

Who popularized the name "Silk Road"?

• Zhang Qian

• Ferdinand von Richthofen

• Han Wudi

• Modu

What was the primary goal of Zhang Qian's mission?

• To establish new trade routes for silk.

• To explore the Gobi Desert.

• To find allies against the Xiongnu.

• To collect rare animals for the emperor.

What best describes the Xiongnu's lifestyle and military approach?

• They were sedentary farmers who built fortified cities and always fought to the death.

• They were nomadic pastoralists and hunters, utilizing cavalry and retreating if battles were unfavorable.

• They were primarily traders who established large, permanent settlements and engaged in defensive warfare.

• They lived in fixed agricultural communities and relied on infantry, never retreating from a fight.

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How was the region of Shendu (Sindh) described?

• Cold and dry, with no significant animal presence.

• Hot and damp, where elephants were used in battle.

• Temperate and fertile, known for its horse breeding.

• Arid and mountainous, with a focus on mining.