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The Ancient Silk Road

Explore the historical trade routes of the Silk Road, learning about the goods exchanged and the cultures connected.

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SS.4.2.3Social StudiesHistorySilk RoadTradeAncient Civilizations
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The Ancient Silk Road

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Use the provided map and word bank to help you.

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that connected the East and West. Look at the map below to see its path.

Ancient Silk Road Map

1. The Silk Road was a network of   that connected the East and West.

2. One of the most important goods traded along the Silk Road was  .

3. The Silk Road helped people exchange goods, ideas, and  .

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

trade routes
silk
culture

4. Which of these was NOT a good commonly traded along the Silk Road?

a

Spices

b

Gold

c

Automobiles

d

Tea

5. From which continent did the Silk Road primarily begin?

a

Europe

b

Africa

c

Asia

d

North America

6. Only silk was traded on the Silk Road.

T

True

F

False

7. The Silk Road helped different cultures learn from each other.

T

True

F

False

8. Name two types of goods that were traded along the Silk Road.

9. How did the Silk Road help connect different parts of the world?