Han
Why did the merchants want to trade on the Silk Road?
To get rich!💰
List at least one person the merchants encountered during their journey.
A Buddhist monk, and a sick person.
What could happen to you if you reveal the secret of how to make silk?
You could die! 💀
Who got sick during their journey and spread the sickness to her family?
Jenny the merchant!!
In the end, did the three merchants become rich or not?
Yes, they became rich! 💰💰💰💰
Which dynasty was the Han Dynasty? (first, second, etc.)
Second dynasty
An important Chinese dynasty
Where did the merchants go to trade through the Silk Road?
What did Han Chinese blacksmiths make with iron? List 2.
Weapons, plows, and armor.
88
Who found the Han Dynasty?
Liu Bang
What did Nina the merchant carry in her bag? (for trading) List at least 5 of the goods.
Furniture, paper, silk, ivory, spices, rice, and gunpowder.
What natural hazards did the three merchants face while traveling along the silk road?
Sandstorms and extreme heat
What are something the merchants from the silk road do to protect themselves from natural hazards and bandits?
Traveling in groups and hiring guards.
What dynasty was before the Han Dynasty?
Qin Dynasty
How did the Han Chinese make silk?
By raising silk worms, unwinding the threads of their cocoons, and finally, preparing the threads.
Why did buddhism spread quickly through the Han Chinese?
How long is the silk road?
About 4,000 miles long!
Who did the three merchants trade spices, gunpowder, and paper with? Name at least one.
spices with east asians, gunpowder with militaristics, paper with religious groups and kingdoms
What kind of silk designs were the Han Chinese famous for?
Geometric patterns that connect with nature