The Silk Road

Front

The Silk Road was what?

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A network of roads used for trading.

Front

Which one was NOT a danger on the Silk Road?

Back

Wild fires would break out.

Front

Why did people travel in caravans (large groups)?

Back

for safety

Front

About how long was the Silk Road?

Back

4,000 miles

Front

What makes the Silk Road significant to history?

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It was one of the first times Europe and Asia were connected and products and cultures were exchanged.

Front

What disease began on the Silk Road that devastated parts of the world?

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Bubonic Plague (Black Plague)

Front

Which product was NOT exchanged on the Silk Road?

• silk
• plastic
• exotic animals
• spices

Back

plastic

Front

Which cultural idea was exchanged on the Silk Road?

Back

All of the listed answers

Front

Why did China build the Great Wall?

Back

To protect traders from thieves and bandits

Front

What animals transported most of the goods along the Silk Road?

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Camels