Vocabulary
Encounter
Be faced with
Cross-cultural exchanges along the Silk Road had a lasting impact on global history.
True – The Silk Road’s exchanges shaped religion, technology, and trade.
The introduction of maritime trade routes made the long land-based Silk Road _______ over time.
Obsolete
Commodity
a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold
The Mongols disrupted trade by frequently attacking merchants along the Silk Road.
False – The Mongols protected merchants and trade routes.
The volume and speed of trade in modern times is _______ compared to ancient civilizations.
Unprecedented
Never done or known before
The Scythians were peaceful traders who avoided conflicts with settled civilizations.
False – The Scythians engaged in both trade and conflict.
The Persian Royal Road allowed traders and messengers to complete an _______ across vast distances at a much faster pace than before.
Expedition
Obsolete
No longer in use or outdated
The invention of maritime technologies contributed to the decline of the Silk Road.
True – The magnetic compass and new ships made long land routes less necessary.
The spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road is an example of how trade routes influenced _______ and religious beliefs.
Ideology