Society, Architecture, and Influence

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What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

Military conquests

Cultural diffusion

Religious conversions

Facilitate trade, cultural exchange, and transmission of ideas (correct)

Apart from silk, what were some of the goods traded along the Silk Road?

Spices, precious metals, gems (correct)

Telecommunication devices

Fashion accessories

Automobiles

How did the Silk Road contribute to interconnectedness?

By discouraging trade

By promoting technological stagnation

By fostering cultural diffusion and interconnectedness (correct)

By promoting isolationism

Where did the Silk Road span geographically?

China with the Mediterranean world Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Silk Road from being a single route?

It was a vast network of interconnected trade routes Signup and view all the answers

How did trade along the Silk Road impact economies?

Enriched the economies of the regions involved Signup and view all the answers

What type of development characterizes a civilization?

Economic and political development Signup and view all the answers

What defines a 'country'?

Geographical boundaries and sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

Which category of society is characterized by shared economic and social factors?

Social class Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to an individual's or a group's class position?

Economic factors and social background Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect determines an individual's occupation?

Educational background Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a role in an individual's lifestyle and consumption patterns?

Spending habits and resource allocation Signup and view all the answers

How did Buddhism spread from India to China?

Through the Silk Road Signup and view all the answers

Which regions were connected by maritime routes according to the text?

China and Southeast Asia Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as one of the legacies of the Silk Road?

Shaping political and economic landscapes Signup and view all the answers

Which empires experienced rise and fall due to their connection with the Silk Road?

Parthian and Sassanian Empires Signup and view all the answers

What did the Silk Road contribute to despite its decline?

Globalization and cross-cultural exchange Signup and view all the answers

Which religions reached Central Asia and China through the Silk Road?

Christianity and Islam Signup and view all the answers

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