The exchange of goods
Trade
The __________ was a network of trade routes connecting different regions.
Silk Road
What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?
Answer: B) To connect cultures through trade
Hello = Bonjour
Please = S'il vous plaît
Thank you = Merci
French | France
Under the weather
Meaning: Feeling ill or unwell.
From a certain place; not international
Local
The Persian Royal Road was built to help goods and __________ travel quickly over long distances.
Messages
What was one impact of the Silk Road on religion?
Answer: B) It helped spread Buddhism
Hello = Hola
Please = Por favor
Thank you = Gracias
Spanish | Spain
Bite the bullet
Meaning: To face a difficult situation with courage and determination.
An act of travelling from one place to another
Journey
__________ the Great expanded trade by conquering new regions.
Alexander
Which invention made sea travel easier?
Answer: B) The magnetic compass
Hello = Ciao
Please = Per favore
Thank you = Grazie
Italian | Italy
Break the ice
Meaning: To start a conversation in a social area, making people feel more comfortable.
Difficult
Challenging
Silk and __________ were two goods traded between China and Rome.
Glassware
How did Alexander the Great contribute to trade?
Answer: C) By conquering new territories
Hello = Olá
Please = Por favor
Thank you = Obrigado/Obrigada
Portuguese | Portugal
Let the cat out of the bag
Meaning: To reveal a secret, often unintentionally.
Necessary
Essential
The nomadic tribes near early agricultural civilizations included the __________.
The Scythians
What is one potential negative effect of globalisation?
Answer: B) Loss of local cultures
Hello = Hej
Please = Snälla
Thank you = Tack
Swedish | Sweden
Jumping on the bandwagon
Meaning: To adopt a popular activity or trend, especially for self-interest.