The Silk Road

What was the Silk Road?

• A network of trade routes connecting east Asia to southern Europe and the Middle East.

• A road made entirely of silk.

• A famous city in Kazakhstan.

• A sea route used for trading.

What role did Sauran play on the Silk Road?

• It was a major trading center.

• It was a city made entirely of silk.

• It was a tourist attraction.

• It was a sea route.

Why did travelers stop in Sauran?

• To trade their goods.

• To rest and replenish their supplies.

• To visit the mosque.

• To explore the underground canals.

What evidence did archaeologists find in Sauran?

• Evidence of a marketplace.

• Evidence of a sea route.

• Evidence of a trading center.

• Evidence of a capital city.

Why was Sauran slowly abandoned?

• People stopped using the Silk Road.

• The city was attacked and sieged.

• The underground canals were destroyed.

• People started trading by sea routes.

What is the current state of Sauran?

• It is a bustling city.

• It is a quiet and empty city.

• It is a major tourist attraction.

• It is a sea route.