The History of the Silk Road and Its Role in East Asia
- 1. What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?
A) Trade of goods and ideas
B) Scientific experimentation
C) Cultural isolation
D) Military conquest
- 2. Which empire played a significant role in protecting the Silk Road trade routes?
A) The Ottoman Empire
B) The Roman Empire
C) The Byzantine Empire
D) The Mongol Empire
- 3. What major religion spread along the Silk Road?
A) Buddhism
B) Hinduism
C) Christianity
D) Judaism
- 4. The spread of which language was facilitated by trade on the Silk Road?
A) Spanish
B) Russian
C) English
D) Persian
- 5. The transmission of what disease was notably accelerated by the Silk Road?
A) Bubonic plague
B) Flu
C) Smallpox
D) Measles
- 6. What form of currency was often used for trade along the Silk Road?
A) Gold and silver coins
B) Food items
C) Cryptocurrency
D) Bartering only
- 7. Which modern country is home to a significant portion of the Silk Road?
A) Egypt
B) China
C) Brazil
D) Canada
- 8. Which ancient city was a crucial hub on the Silk Road known for its cosmopolitan culture?
A) Samarkand
B) Cairo
C) Athens
D) Rome
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