- 1. Which Chinese dynasty is often credited with establishing the Silk Road trade routes?
A) Tang Dynasty
B) Han Dynasty
C) Ming Dynasty
D) Qin Dynasty
- 2. Who was the Italian explorer credited with furthering the connection between East and West through the Silk Road?
A) Vasco da Gama
B) Marco Polo
C) Christopher Columbus
D) Ferdinand Magellan
- 3. Which empire controlled key sections of the Silk Road during its peak in the 13th century?
A) Ottoman Empire
B) Mongol Empire
C) Byzantine Empire
D) Roman Empire
- 4. What animal was essential for the transport of goods in the challenging terrains of Central Asia along the Silk Road?
A) Donkey
B) Camel
C) Horse
D) Elephant
- 5. Which religion spread along the Silk Road and had a lasting impact on the region?
A) Christianity
B) Judaism
C) Islam
D) Buddhism
- 6. Which Chinese invention played a significant role in facilitating trade along the Silk Road?
A) Gunpowder
B) Compass
C) Bronze
D) Paper
- 7. Which city along the Silk Road was renowned for its production of high-quality carpets?
A) Florence
B) Kyoto
C) Baghdad
D) Kashgar
- 8. Which famous Chinese explorer is associated with maritime expeditions rather than Silk Road ventures?
A) Kublai Khan
B) Zheng He
C) Yue Fei
D) Zhang Qian
- 9. What was the purpose of the Silk Road trade routes?
A) To conquer foreign lands and establish an empire
B) To promote only the trading of luxury goods
C) To facilitate the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas between East and West
D) To enforce strict political control over trade routes
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