AP World History Unit 2

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What was the Silk Road?

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A network of trade routes connecting the East and West.

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Which regions were connected by the Silk Road?

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East Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and Europe

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What were the main goods traded on the Silk Road?

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silk, spices, precious metals, gems, and other luxury goods

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Who were the major traders on the Silk Road? Options: Japanese, Koreans, Mongols, and Persians; Mayans, Aztecs, Incas, and Egyptians; Greeks, Egyptians, Mongols, and Byzantines;

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Chinese, Persians, Indians, and Romans

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What impact did the Silk Road have on cultural exchange?

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Facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies between different civilizations.

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Which empire benefited the most from the Silk Road? Options: British Empire, Ottoman Empire, Mongol Empire, Roman Empire

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Roman Empire

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What were the dangers faced by traders on the Silk Road?

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bandit attacks, extreme weather conditions, and the risk of disease

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What was the significance of the Silk Road in history?

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The Silk Road facilitated cultural exchange and economic development.

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Which Chinese dynasty played a major role in the development of the Silk Road?

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Han Dynasty

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What led to the decline of the Silk Road?

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Rise of sea trade routes and political instability.