Geography
What was the climate in Outer China like?
It was harsh
What is a food product that China learn about as a result of trade along the Silk Road? (100 points for every correct item)
Grapes, cucumbers, figs, pomegranates, walnuts, chives, sesame, and coriander
What made the Silk Road possible?
The expansion of the Han empire
Was the Silk Road one continuous route?
No.
What is extra special about this month?
It has an extra day due to Leap Year
Name the 2 main rivers in Ancient China
The Yellow River (Huang He) in the north, and the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) to the south.
Why were the mountain passes dangerous our travelers?
Lack of oxygen and potential to fall off due to narrow passages
Who is the father of the Silk Road?
Zhang Qian
What type of camel did traders use on the Silk Road
Bactrian Camels
Who painted the ‘Mona Lisa’?
Leonardo Di Vincci
The two main areas in ancient China
Inner and Outer China
Why did the Roman emperor forbid men from wearing silk?
He wanted to reduce the amount of gold that his empire lost.
What did the Romans trade for silk?
Glassware and gold
What dangers did the traders face crossing the Taklimakan Desert?
Bandits, sandstorms, and mirages
Name all of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (must get all correct to get points)
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo
One of the largest plateaus in the world
The Tibetan Plateau
What did traders from Egypt, Arabia, and Persia trade?
Carpets, perfumes, and cosmetics
What traveled along the Silk Road?
Goods and ideas
What are items that came from Central Asia? (200 points for every correct item)
Horses, jade, furs, gold
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
The Mountain Range that Mount Everest is located in.
The Himalayas
What country introduced the idea of Buddhism?
India
DOUBLE POINTS: Why is silk a valuable good for trade?
Silk cloth is strong, but also warm, light, soft, and only the Chinese people knew how to make it.
How many miles did the Silk Road stretch?
4,000
If a letter isn't a vowel, what is it?
A consonant