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