Silk Road Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

• To explore new territories

• To connect the Han and Roman empires

• To establish new cities

• To serve as a military route

Which event helped open trade routes to the west?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The military victories of the Han

• The invention of the compass

• The discovery of silk

Why was silk a highly valued trade item?

• It was used as currency

• Only the Chinese knew how to make it

• It was easy to produce

• It was a symbol of power

What secret product did the Romans have?

• Gold

• Spices

• Glass

• Silk

Which of the following was a danger faced by travelers on the Silk Road?

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

• Bandits

• Floods

What natural hazard could mislead travelers in the desert?

• Tornadoes

• Sandstorms

• Mirages

• Hurricanes

Where did the Silk Road end in the west?

• Antioch

• Rome

• Carthage

• Athens

Which city was considered the central trading point on the Silk Road?

• Luoyang

• Kashgar

• Beijing

• Xi'an

Which civilization was a major player along the Silk Road?

• The Aztecs

• The Egyptians

• The Kushan Empire

• The Greeks

What was the Royal Road, and who established it?

• A pilgrimage route by the Egyptians

• A trade route established by the Romans

• A military path created by the Greeks

• A road system by the Persian ruler Darius