Chang'an - Tian-Shan Corridor: UNESCO World Heritage Site Quiz
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What was one significant factor that motivated people to travel along the Chang'an - Tian-Shan Corridor?

  • Trading valuable goods such as silk, spices, and porcelain (correct)
  • Exchanging precious stones and weapons with civilizations along the route
  • Documenting the geographical features of the Taklamakan Desert
  • Exploring new territories and undiscovered lands

    • What was the capital city of the Han Dynasty, marking the starting point of the Chang'an - Tian-Shan Corridor?

  • Shanghai
  • Beijing
  • Hangzhou
  • Chang'an (modern-day Xian) (correct)

    • How did the Chang'an - Tian-Shan Corridor contribute to globalization despite the lack of modern technology?

  • Through the exchange of advanced weaponry between different regions
  • By facilitating the transfer of goods and ideas between the East and West (correct)
  • By establishing modern communication networks
  • By promoting traditional art forms along the Silk Road

    • What geographical challenges did travelers face along the Chang'an - Tian-Shan Corridor?

    <p>Encountering extreme elevations and deep valleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to silk and spices, what was another valuable commodity traded along the Chang'an - Tian-Shan Corridor?

    <p>Salt, sugar, and precious stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city was NOT mentioned as an ancient settlement located along the Chang'an - Tian-Shan Corridor?

    <p>Samarkand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the Chang'an - Tian-Shan Corridor's inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014?

    <p>It was the first section of the Silk Road to be included on the list</p> Signup and view all the answers

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