Question

S1: Silk route has got its name from the Chinese silk that made its way into the west.

S2: Silk routes covered a huge geographical area and connected Asia with South America and Europe.

State whether these statements are true or False.

• A. S1: True; S2: True
• B. S1: True; S2: False
• C. S1: False; S2: True
• D. S1: False; S2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is B S1: True; S2: False

Silk Route is derived from the Chinese silk, which made its way west along this route. Silk route covered a vast geographical area through water and land. This route connected Asia with North Africa and Europe. These routes existed even before the Christian Era, and trade thrived along these routes almost till the fifteenth century. Silk, spices, pottery and textiles were traded through these routes.