The Silk Road: A Journey of Trade and Cultural Exchange

What is the main idea of the passage about the Silk Road?

• The Silk Road was dangerous due to harsh weather and bandits.

• The Silk Road was primarily a trade route for silk.

• The Silk Road connected East and West, facilitating trade and cultural exchange.

• Marco Polo was the most important figure associated with the Silk Road.

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Main idea

What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this passage?

• To describe the physical landscape of the Silk Road.
  

• To inform readers about the historical significance of the Silk Road.

• To persuade readers to travel and explore ancient trade routes.

• To narrate the story of Marco Polo’s travels.

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Author's purpose

How did the cultural exchange along the Silk Road impact the societies involved?

• It enriched societies by sharing customs, languages, and ideas.

• It led to frequent conflicts and wars.

• It caused the decline of local cultures.

• It had no significant impact on the societies.
  

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Interaction of ideas

In the passage, the word 'conduit' is used to describe the Silk Road. What does 'conduit' mean in this context?

• A historical landmark.

• A pathway for transportation.

• channel through which something is transmitted.

• A type of ancient road construction.

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