Chapter 17: Silk Roads

Question 1

The __________ Roads were ancient trade routes that connected the East and the West.

Answer 1

Silk

Question 2

__________ was one of the most valuable goods traded from China.

Answer 2

Silk

Question 3

The Silk Roads included both overland routes and __________ routes.

Answer 3

maritime

Question 4

Traders often traveled in large groups called __________ for safety.

Answer 4

caravans

Question 5

__________ were roadside inns where travelers could rest and trade.

Answer 5

Caravanserais

Question 6

The city of __________ was the eastern end of the Silk Roads in China.

Answer 6

Chang’an

Question 7

__________ spread from India to China through the Silk Roads.

Answer 7

Buddhism

Question 8

The Mongol leader __________ Khan helped create safer trade routes.

Answer 8

Genghis

Question 9

The period of peace under Mongol rule is known as __________.

Answer 9

Pax Mongolica

Question 10

The explorer __________ Polo visited China and wrote about his travels.

Answer 10

Marco

Question 11

One major invention that spread from China to Europe was __________.

Answer 11

paper

Question 12

__________ was a deadly disease that spread along the Silk Roads in the 1300s.

Answer 12

Black Death

Question 13

As the Silk Roads declined, countries began to trade more using __________ routes.

Answer 13

sea

Question 14

The Silk Roads connected Europe, Asia, and __________.

Answer 14

Africa

Question 15

The number __________ was an important mathematical idea that spread through trade.

Answer 15

zero

Question 16

__________ is the term for the worldwide connections created by trade and communication.

Answer 16

globalization

Question 17

The Chinese invention of __________ helped sailors navigate better.

Answer 17

compass

Question 18

The Islamic city of __________ was a major center of trade and learning.

Answer 18

Baghdad

Question 19

__________ is the blending of different cultural traditions.

Answer 19

cultural diffusion

Question 20

Traders used __________ animals to cross deserts because they could go without water.

Answer 20

camels

Question 21

Many Silk Road cities had people who spoke multiple __________ to trade better.

Answer 21

languages

Question 22

Foods like cinnamon and pepper were popular __________ traded along the Silk Roads.

Answer 22

spices

Question 23

The decline of the Silk Roads was partly caused by the collapse of the __________ Empire.

Answer 23

Mongol

Question 24

The modern Chinese project that echoes the Silk Roads is called the __________ and Road Initiative.

Answer 24

Belt

Question 25

The spread of religions like Buddhism and Islam shows how __________ moved along the Silk Roads.

Answer 25

ideas

Question 26

What was the Silk Road? A. A river in Asia B. A network of trade routes C. A wall built in China D. A type of Chinese silk

Answer 26

B - A network of trade routes. The Silk Roads connected Asia, Europe, and Africa through overland and sea routes.

Question 27

Which good was most famously traded from China? A. Tea B. Gold C. Silk D. Horses

Answer 27

C - Silk. Silk was highly valued in Europe and helped give the roads their name.

Question 28

Why did traders use caravans? A. To go sightseeing B. To hunt wild animals C. For safety and support D. To cross oceans

Answer 28

C - For safety and support. Caravans helped protect against bandits and rough conditions.

Question 29

What type of animal was most helpful in crossing deserts? A. Elephants B. Camels C. Horses D. Dogs

Answer 29

B - Camels. Camels were well-suited to desert travel and could go long distances without water.

Question 30

Which city was the eastern end of the Silk Roads? A. Rome B. Samarkand C. Chang’an D. Baghdad

Answer 30

C - Chang’an. It was the capital of China and a major starting point for trade.

Question 31

What religion spread from India to China along the Silk Roads? A. Christianity B. Buddhism C. Judaism D. Islam

Answer 31

B - Buddhism. It spread from India to China through monks and travelers.

Question 32

Who was the famous Italian merchant who traveled to China? A. Vasco da Gama B. Marco Polo C. Julius Caesar D. Alexander the Great

Answer 32

B - Marco Polo. He traveled to China and wrote a famous book about his journey.

Question 33

What was the Pax Mongolica? A. A disease B. A Mongol battle C. A period of peace and trade D. A sea route

Answer 33

C - A period of peace and trade. Pax Mongolica allowed safe passage for merchants.

Question 34

Which invention helped sailors find direction? A. Paper B. Compass C. Gunpowder D. Lantern

Answer 34

B - Compass. The compass helped sailors navigate more accurately.

Question 35

What deadly disease spread along the Silk Roads in the 1300s? A. Malaria B. COVID-19 C. Black Death D. Flu

Answer 35

C - Black Death. It was a plague that killed millions across Asia and Europe.

Question 36

Why did sea trade become more popular than land trade? A. Sea monsters were friendly B. It was cheaper and faster C. Camels were too slow D. Roads disappeared

Answer 36

B - It was cheaper and faster. Ships could carry more goods than camels.

Question 37

What was the main reason the Silk Roads declined? A. No one liked silk anymore B. The Mongol Empire collapsed C. Too many camels D. Europe was closed

Answer 37

B - The Mongol Empire collapsed. This led to more dangerous roads and less trade.

Question 38

What idea came from India and changed mathematics? A. Multiplication B. Fractions C. Zero D. Percentages

Answer 38

C - Zero. The concept of zero changed math and came from India.

Question 39

What does 'globalization' mean? A. Making maps B. Exploring planets C. Worldwide connection through trade D. Building pyramids

Answer 39

C - Worldwide connection through trade. Globalization connects nations and economies.

Question 40

What is cultural diffusion? A. A science experiment B. A war tactic C. Mixing of different cultures D. A type of food

Answer 40

C - Mixing of different cultures. Cultural diffusion happens through trade and interaction.

Question 41

Which city became a major Islamic center for trade and learning? A. Beijing B. Baghdad C. Athens D. Venice

Answer 41

B - Baghdad. It was a key center for science, culture, and trade.

Question 42

What were caravanserais used for? A. Celebrations B. Rest and trade stops for travelers C. Burial sites D. Royal palaces

Answer 42

B - Rest and trade stops for travelers. Caravanserais were safe places to stop.

Question 43

What did the Mongols do to help trade? A. Closed borders B. Robbed merchants C. Made travel safer D. Burned cities

Answer 43

C - Made travel safer. Mongol control encouraged trade by protecting travelers.

Question 44

What did Marco Polo do? A. Invented gunpowder B. Discovered America C. Traveled to China and wrote about it D. Built the Great Wall

Answer 44

C - Traveled to China and wrote about it. His book amazed Europeans.

Question 45

What invention spread from China and changed how books were made? A. Compass B. Silk C. Paper D. Glass

Answer 45

C - Paper. Paper from China helped spread knowledge and literacy.

Question 46

What was the Belt and Road Initiative inspired by? A. The Great Wall B. Roman roads C. The Silk Roads D. Greek myths

Answer 46

C - The Silk Roads. China’s modern trade project is based on this idea.

Question 47

What item was not commonly traded on the Silk Roads? A. Spices B. Wool C. Jet planes D. Jade

Answer 47

C - Jet planes. Jet planes did not exist in ancient times.

Question 48

Why were the Silk Roads important? A. They connected cultures and helped trade B. They were used only for war C. They were places for farming D. They kept people apart

Answer 48

A - They connected cultures and helped trade. Goods, ideas, and religions spread this way.

Question 49

What was a key feature of cities along the Silk Roads? A. They were always empty B. They had only one culture C. They were busy and diverse D. They were underwater

Answer 49

C - They were busy and diverse. People from many cultures lived and traded there.

Question 50

What kind of routes were added to the Silk Roads to improve trade? A. Underground tunnels B. Highways C. Maritime sea routes D. Airplane routes

Answer 50

C - Maritime sea routes. Sea routes made trade faster and reached new places.