The Ancient Silk Road
Explore the history and geography of the Silk Road with this engaging worksheet for 3rd graders.
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The Ancient Silk Road
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1. The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that connected the East and the .
2. One of the most important goods traded on the Silk Road was .
3. Merchants used to carry goods across the desert.
Look at the map below showing a part of the Silk Road.
4. The Silk Road was only one long road.
True
False
5. Many different cultures exchanged ideas along the Silk Road.
True
False
6. Which animal was often used to transport goods on the Silk Road?
Horse
Camel
Elephant
Donkey
7. The Silk Road helped spread goods and also different:
Languages
Foods
Ideas and Religions
All of the above
8. Name two different types of goods that were traded on the Silk Road.
9. Why do you think the Silk Road was important for people long ago?