The Silk Road Quiz

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

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes spanning over 6,400 kilometers that facilitated economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between the East and West.

The Silk Road was active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century.

<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