The Ancient Silk Road Quiz

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century, facilitating economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between the East and West.

The term 'Silk Road' has fallen into disuse among some modern historians in favor of Silk Routes because it more accurately describes the intricate web of land and sea routes connecting various regions.

The Silk Road derived its name from the highly lucrative trade of silk textiles that were produced almost exclusively in China.

<p>The network of the Silk Road began with the Han dynasty's expansion into Central Asia around 114 BCE through the missions and explorations of the Chinese imperial envoy Zhang Qian.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Parthian Empire provided a significant challenge to the Chinese control of the Silk Road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Silk Road was a network of Eurasian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Silk Road spanned over 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles) and played a central role in facilitating economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between the East and West.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some modern historians prefer the term Silk Routes over Silk Road on the grounds that it more accurately describes the intricate web of land and sea routes connecting various regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Silk Road derived its name from the highly lucrative trade of silk textiles that were produced almost exclusively in China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The network began with the Han dynasty's expansion into Central Asia around 114 BCE through the missions and explorations of the Chinese imperial envoy Zhang Qian, which brought the region under unified control.</p> Signup and view all the answers