Silk Road Trade History Quiz

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Which of the following statements is true about the Silk Road?

It was only active during the Roman Empire.
It was the first known ocean trade route.
It connected China to the Middle East and Europe. (correct)
It was exclusively used by the Chinese.

The Silk Road had ocean routes that linked it to global trade.

False (B)

In what year did the Han Dynasty open trade to the West along the Silk Road?

130 BCE

The Silk Road was closed in _____ by the Ottoman Empire.

<p>1453</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features with their characteristics related to the Silk Road:

<p>Oldest known international trade route = Established between 130 BCE and 1453 Network of pathways = Spanned from China to the Middle East and Europe Not truly global = Lacked ocean routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Silk Road Overview

Recognized as the oldest known international trade route.
Comprised a network of pathways connecting China to the Middle East and Europe.
Traders actively used the Silk Road starting from 130 BCE, marking the beginning of significant trade exchanges initiated by the Han Dynasty.
The trade route remained in use until 1453 CE, when the Ottoman Empire effectively closed it down.

Trade and Connectivity

The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of not just goods, but also culture, ideas, and technologies across diverse regions.
Although termed "international," the Silk Road lacked ocean routes, limiting its global reach compared to later more interconnected trade networks.