6th Grade Social Studies - The Silk Road Quiz

What was the Silk Road?

• A single country

• A trade route between Asia and Europe

• A road made of silk

• A modern highway

Which of the following was a challenge faced by traders on the Silk Road?

• Easy navigation

• Lack of demand for goods

• Abundant water supply

• Risk of robbery

What was one of the main goods traded from Asia to Europe?

• Cotton

• Silk

• Wool

• Leather

Why was silk considered important in Europe?

• It was used for building houses

• It was cheaper than cotton

• It was used as currency

• It was a status symbol

Which of the following spices was traded on the Silk Road?

• Saffron

• Cinnamon

• Pepper

• Vanilla

What was gunpowder initially used for by the Chinese?

• Medicine

• Fireworks

• Building

• Cooking

Which famous traveler wrote about his journeys on the Silk Road?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

What was one of the cultural exchanges that occurred on the Silk Road?

• Exchange of architectural styles

• Exchange of farming techniques

• Exchange of religious beliefs

• Exchange of military tactics

Which city was the farthest east on the Silk Road?

• Quanzhou

• Beijing

• Istanbul

• Rome

What is an example of cultural diffusion from the Silk Road?

• The spread of African music to Asia

• The spread of American culture to Europe

• The spread of Asian religions to Europe

• The spread of European languages to Asia