- 1. Which ancient trade route passed through Kazakhstan?
A) The Incense Route
B) The Spice Route
C) The Amber Road
D) The Silk Road
- 2. Which empire controlled the section of the Silk Road that ran through Kazakhstan?
A) The Byzantine Empire
B) The Roman Empire
C) The Mongol Empire
D) The Persian Empire
- 3. What religion spread along the Silk Road in Kazakhstan?
A) Christianity
B) Hinduism
C) Zoroastrianism
D) Buddhism
- 4. Which Chinese dynasty was known for supporting and protecting the Silk Road trade?
A) Han Dynasty
B) Ming Dynasty
C) Tang Dynasty
D) Qin Dynasty
- 5. What modern-day country lies to the south of Kazakhstan along the Silk Road?
A) Mongolia
B) Uzbekistan
C) Georgia
D) Ukraine
- 6. What year did UNESCO designate the Silk Roads as a World Heritage site?
A) 1999
B) 1987
C) 2014
D) 2005
- 7. What was the main purpose of the Silk Road in Kazakhstan?
A) Religious pilgrimage
B) Military conquest
C) Cultural exchange
D) Trade
- 8. Who was the famous Venetian merchant that traveled along the Silk Road to China?
A) Amerigo Vespucci
B) Vasco da Gama
C) Christopher Columbus
D) Marco Polo
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