Silk Road and Trade Routes

What has made sharing information, ideas, and goods faster in today's world? (Select all that apply)

• The invention of the printing press

• Advances in technology, like the internet and smartphones

• Traveling by horse and carriage

• The development of airplanes and fast transportation systems

What was the Silk Road primarily known for?

• A series of tunnels

• A single paved road

• A network of trade routes

• A digital network

What role did nomadic tribes play in the Silk Road?

• They spread goods and ideas

• They avoided it

• They ignored it

• They all died walking on the Silk Road

What was the Persian Royal Road?

• A trade ship

• A messaging system

• A trade route

• A military path

What did the Silk Road connect?

• two castles

• cellphones to the internet

• multiple continents and countries

• only two cities (Rome and Madrid)

Besides goods, what was exchanged and spread over time along trade routes of the Silk Road? (Choose all that apply)

• religion and traditions

• innovation

• ideologies

• language

What was a major consequence of the Silk Road on Rome?

• Decrease in power

• Outflow of gold

• Increased knowledge

• None of the above

Why did the Silk Road decline?

• All trade ended around the world forever

• Lack of interest

• Natural disasters such as floods and tornadoes

• New maritime technologies (like a compass)

Which civilizations were connected by the Silk Road?

• Europe and Antarctica

• Americas and Africa

• Asia and Europe

• Australia and Asia

What modern concept is compared to the Silk Road?

• Air travel

• Highways

• Railroads

• The Internet