Silk Road Quiz

What innovation helped Europeans explore new maritime routes?

• The astrolabe

• The magnetic compass

• The steam engine

• The printing press

Which city did Alexander the Great capture to expand into Central Asia?

• Samarkand

• Beijing

• Alexandria

• Rome

What was a significant outcome of the Silk Road's network?

• Isolation of civilizations

• Spread of diseases

• Exchange of goods and ideas

• Establishment of empires

Which empire's expansion led to the establishment of new trade routes in the Middle East?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Mughal Empire

What was a major commodity that led to a ban in Rome due to its high demand?

• Gold

• Silk

• Spices

• Silver

What was the original purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To protect against nomadic raiders

• To mark the border of China

• To serve as a trade route

During which dynasty did the Great Wall reach its longest length?

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What status was granted to the Great Wall by UNESCO in 1987?

• World Heritage Status

• National Monument Status

• Cultural Landmark Status

• Historical Site Status

Which two leaders managed to surmount the Great Wall during the 13th Century?

• Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han

• Emperor Taizong of Tang and Emperor Gaozu of Han

• Emperor Yongle and Emperor Hongwu

What caused the Great Wall to fall into disrepair over time?

• Frequent earthquakes

• Lack of maintenance and plundering

• Continuous wars

• Natural erosion