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