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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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.
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.
4. Which of these was NOT a good commonly traded along the Silk Road?
Spices
Gold
Automobiles
Tea
5. From which continent did the Silk Road primarily begin?
Europe
Africa
Asia
North America
6. Only silk was traded on the Silk Road.
True
False
7. The Silk Road helped different cultures learn from each other.
True
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?