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