The Silk Road

Which of the following statements best describes the Silk Road? A paved highway through central China used by the Ancient Chinese emperors. A number of trade routes that went between China and Eastern Europe. A short road covered with silk between the emperor`s house and his palace. During what Ancient Chinese dynasty did the Silk Road reach its peak? Song Dynasty Ming Dynasty Yuan Dynasty About how long was the Silk Road? 1000 miles long 2000 miles long Over 4000 miles long Most merchants traveled the entire distance of the Silk Road, carrying their goods from one end to the other. TRUE FALSE What was the most popular way to travel along the route? In a caravan of camels By foot Alone on a horse What sorts of things were traded along the Silk Road? Silk Spices Salt All of the above Where did the Silk Road get its name? From the silk that the Romans sold to the East From the smoothness From the silk that China sold to the rest of the world What deadly disease is thought to have traveled to Europe along the Silk Road? The bubonic plague Polio Small pox What famous explorer is thought to have traveled along the Silk Road on his way to China? Christopher Columbus Marco Polo Ferdinand Magellan