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