World History - Silk Road Article Questions

What was the Silk Road?

• A network of trade routes from China to Eastern Europe

• A religious pilgrimage path from China to the Mediterranean Sea

• A military route used by the Chinese empire

Who was the first person to coin the term "Silk Road"?

• Marco Polo
• Christopher Columbus
• Ferdinand von Richthofen
• Donald Trump

During which dynasty did the Silk Road begin?

• Ming Dynasty

• Duck Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

Which Empire closed the Silk Road?

• German Empire

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Greek Empire

What made the Silk Road dangerous to travel?

• The presence of wild animals along the route

• The route was only accessible by sea

• The route was frequently blocked by warring factions

• Harsh weather and theft

What were the goods traded from West to East along the Silk Road?

• Silk, dyes, tea, porcelain

• Horses and saddles

• Camels and weapons

• Spices, perfumes, ivory

Which of the following was a reason for the decline of the Silk Road?

• The bubonic plague, or Black Death

• The invention of the airplane

• The development of quicker sea routes

• The construction of the Great Wall of China

What was the main use of silk traded along the Silk Road?

• For making weapons

• For preserving food

• For clothing for the Chinese royalty, like Mr. Chang

• For making paper

Who used the Silk Road to travel from Italy to China and wrote about his journeys in a book?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Marco Polo

• The Han Dynasty

What was believed to have spread to Europe along the Silk Road, causing a large percentage of people to die?

• The bubonic plague, or Black Death

• Smallpox

• Influenza

• Cholera