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Samarkand
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) Spice Route
D) Silk Road
  • 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) Taj Mahal
B) Mausoleum of Augustus
C) Pyramids of Giza
D) Gur-e-Amir
  • 5. Which river is Samarkand near?
A) Zarafshan River
B) Amu Darya
C) Oxus River
D) Syr Darya
  • 6. Which tapestry technique is associated with Samarkand?
A) Aubusson
B) Suzani
C) Kilims
D) Gobelin
  • 7. What was Samarkand known as in ancient times?
A) Maracanda
B) Bactra
C) Sogdiana
D) Nisa
  • 8. Who was the famous astronomer associated with Samarkand?
A) Kepler
B) Ulugh Beg
C) Ptolemy
D) Copernicus
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