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1. Which of the following statements best describes the Silk Road?

A A number of trade routes that went between China and Eastern Europe B A paved highway through central China used by the Ancient Chinese emperors C An established trade route between India and Europe D A short road covered with silk between the emperor`s house and his palace

2. During what Ancient Chinese dynasty did the Silk Road reach its peak?

A Ming Dynasty B Song Dynasty C Han Dynasty D Yuan Dynasty

3. About how long was the Silk Road?

A Over 4000 miles long B Almost 1 mile long C 150 miles long D 1000 miles long

4. True or False: Most merchants traveled the entire distance of the Silk Road, carrying their goods from one end to the other.

A TRUE B FALSE

5. What was the most popular way to travel along the route?

A By train B In a caravan of camels C Alone on a horse D By foot

6. What sorts of things were traded along the Silk Road?

A Silk B Porcelain C All of the above D Spices

7. Where did the Silk Road get its name?

A From the silk that China sold to the rest of the world B From the silk that the Romans sold to the East C From the smoothness D From the silk worms that infested much of the route

8. What deadly disease is thought to have traveled to Europe along the Silk Road?

A Influenza B Small pox C The bubonic plague D Polio

9. What Ancient Chinese Dynasty significantly expanded the silk trade during their rule from 206 BC to 220 AD?

A Han Dynasty B Qing Dynasty C Tang Dynasty D Ming Dynasty

10. What famous explorer is thought to have traveled along the Silk Road on his way to China?

A Vasco da Gama B Ferdinand Magellan C Christopher Columbus D Marco Polo

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