10 Questions
What region did a merchant have to cross first when traveling from Alexandria to the Silk Road?
The Arabian Desert
What was a significant challenge for merchants traveling by sea along the Silk Road?
Pirates operating in the waters around Indonesia
What was a result of the mixing of cultures and goods along the Silk Road?
The establishment of rich and attractive targets for barbarian raiders
What was not exchanged along the Silk Road for hundreds of years?
The ability to make silk
How did merchants eventually smuggle silkworms out of China?
By hollowing out walking sticks to hide them inside
What were the two great empires mentioned in the text around 2,000 years ago?
Roman Empire and Han Dynasty
What valuable goods were exchanged between the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty?
Metalworking, glass, and silks
Why were the trade routes connecting the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty called the Silk Road?
Due to the abundance of silk being traded
Which historical figure attempted to conquer much of the known world, reaching India, and played a role in the pre-existing trade routes between East and West?
Alexander the Great
What was one of the obstacles faced by merchants traveling the Silk Road?
Challenges contained within the 5,000 miles of the route
Explore the contrast between the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty, two powerful empires from around 2,000 years ago. Discover the geographical and cultural differences that shaped these civilizations.
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