Samarkand
  • 1. What country is Samarkand located in?
A) Kazakhstan
B) Kyrgyzstan
C) Tajikistan
D) Uzbekistan
  • 2. Samarkand is part of which historical trade route?
A) Amber Road
B) Incense Route
C) Spice Route
D) Silk Road
  • 3. Which empire did Samarkand serve as a capital for?
A) Persian Empire
B) Ottoman Empire
C) Mongol Empire
D) Timurid Empire
  • 4. What is the famous mausoleum located in Samarkand?
A) Gur-e-Amir
B) Mausoleum of Augustus
C) Pyramids of Giza
D) Taj Mahal
  • 5. Which river is Samarkand near?
A) Zarafshan River
B) Syr Darya
C) Oxus River
D) Amu Darya
  • 6. Which tapestry technique is associated with Samarkand?
A) Gobelin
B) Aubusson
C) Kilims
D) Suzani
  • 7. What was Samarkand known as in ancient times?
A) Bactra
B) Maracanda
C) Sogdiana
D) Nisa
  • 8. Who was the famous astronomer associated with Samarkand?
A) Kepler
B) Ulugh Beg
C) Ptolemy
D) Copernicus
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