- 1. Which ancient trade route passed through Kazakhstan?
A) The Spice Route
B) The Silk Road
C) The Incense Route
D) The Amber Road
- 2. Which empire controlled the section of the Silk Road that ran through Kazakhstan?
A) The Mongol Empire
B) The Roman Empire
C) The Byzantine Empire
D) The Persian Empire
- 3. What religion spread along the Silk Road in Kazakhstan?
A) Buddhism
B) Zoroastrianism
C) Hinduism
D) Christianity
- 4. Which Chinese dynasty was known for supporting and protecting the Silk Road trade?
A) Han Dynasty
B) Tang Dynasty
C) Qin Dynasty
D) Ming Dynasty
- 5. What modern-day country lies to the south of Kazakhstan along the Silk Road?
A) Ukraine
B) Georgia
C) Mongolia
D) Uzbekistan
- 6. What year did UNESCO designate the Silk Roads as a World Heritage site?
A) 1987
B) 2014
C) 1999
D) 2005
- 7. What was the main purpose of the Silk Road in Kazakhstan?
A) Trade
B) Religious pilgrimage
C) Military conquest
D) Cultural exchange
- 8. Who was the famous Venetian merchant that traveled along the Silk Road to China?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Marco Polo
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Amerigo Vespucci
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