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