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