Q1.According to historians, the Silk Routes are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and thrived almost until which century?

Q2.Which precious metals primarily flowed from Europe to Asia via the Silk Routes?

Q3.From which region did Buddhism emerge and spread in several directions through intersecting points on the Silk Routes?

Q4.Many common foods like potatoes, soya, and groundnuts were introduced to Europe and Asia approximately how many centuries ago?

Q5.The introduction of foods like potatoes and tomatoes in Europe and Asia is linked to the accidental discovery of which continent?

Q6.According to one belief mentioned in the text, from where did noodles travel west to become spaghetti?

Q7.Which traders are believed to have taken pasta to fifth-century Sicily?

Q8.Besides Chinese pottery, what goods from India and Southeast Asia also travelled the Silk Routes?

Q9.From which group of people did many of our common foods originate?

Q10.Which new crop, upon its introduction, significantly improved the diet and longevity of Europe's poor?