The Opening of The Silk Road
What is the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes that stretched across Asia
Was The Silk Road One Continuous Route?
No, It was a network of shorter trade routes between various stops.
Before Crossing the Syrian Desert, traders pass through this Ancient Civilization that we learned about in September.
What is Mesopotamia
What is Cultural Diffusion?
The spreading of cultural traits, such as goods and ideas, from one culture to another.
China predominately traded _____ to the West
Silk
Who is "The Father of The Silk Road"
Zhang Qian
Navigating the Taklimakan can be dangerous. Name two potential dangers traders might see as they cross this treacherous desert.
Mirages, Bandits, Sandstorms
To Navigate The Pamir Mountains Travelers Were Helped By This Animal.
Yaks
Which religion spread to China during the the rise of the Silk Road?
Buddhism
China valued ____ from Rome because they did not know how to make it.
Glassware
Which Dynasty Was in Charge of Establishing The Silk Road?
The Han Dynasty
On the Eastern Silk Road, to stay safe, traders traveled in ______. These groups were accompanied by this animal _____.
Caravans, Bactrian Camel
The Western Silk Road Begins in
____ and Ends in _____
Kashgar, Antioch
Cultural Exchange yielded to new diets. What types of foods did China import? (Please name two)
Grapes, Cucumbers, Figs, Pomegranates, Walnuts, Chives, Sesame, Coriander.
Please name one item the Chinese valued from Central Asia.
Horses, Jade, Gold
Tell me about how "The Father of the Silk Road" came to be.
* Zhang Qian Origin Story*
The Eastern Silk Road began in _____ and ended in _____
Louyang, Kashgar
This Mountain Range _____ earned this nickname ____ for being dangerous...
What is The Trail of Bones
Cultural Exchange yielded to new diets. What types of foods did Rome import? (Please name two)
Oranges, Peaches, Pears
Name two items brought from India to China
Cotton, Spices, Pearls, Ivory
At Which City in Eastern China did the Silk Road Begin?
Louyang
Besides Silk, name two other items that Chinese traded away.
Fine Dishware, Ornaments, Jewelry, Cast Iron Products
Name Three Dangers of the Syrian Desert
Lions, Snakes, Wolves, Vultures
Please name a flower that was exported from China to the West
Roses, Chrysanthemums, Azaleas, Peonies, Camellias
Chinese doctors may have used this item to help treat illness. It is said that this item loses its color when placed on the skin of someone who is sick.
Coral