Over 2 000 years ago Chinese people opened up a great road—the Silk Road. The road was first conceived during the Zhou and Qin dynasties. From 138 to 139 B. C. a famous traveler named Zhang Qian first “made” the Silk Road. From then on the Silk Road became the bridge between the West and the East. And the West learned more about China through the China\'s “national road”.

Many businessmen traveled in large caravans in the past. They exchanged a lot of things along the Silk Road. The caravans took silk to the West and brought back gold colored glass and food from western countries.

With sheep cattle (牛) ，silk and golden coins Zhang Qian left from Chang9an the capital then. He got to Xinjiang and the Central Asia. His assistant even went as far as Ansi (Iran) and Xindu (India) for friendly visits. In return envoys from these countries also visited China.

The Silk Road was not only important for business but also important to spread different cultures.

1. Chinese people first decided to make the Silk Road during____ .

A. Xia and Zhou dynasties

B. Ming and Qing dynasties

C. Qin and Han dynasties

D. Zhou and Qin dynasties

2. What did the Silk Road help the West?____

A. To learn more about China.

B. To work harder.

C. To keep healthier.

D. To make more silk.

3. Which of the places did Zhang Qian get to?____

A. Ansi. B. Xindu.

C. The Central Asia. D. The Central Europe.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?____

A. The Silk Road was the busiest street in China then.

B. Businessmen did business and knew more about other countries through the Silk Road.

C. Many Chinese businessmen took gold to the West and brought back silk.

D. The Silk Road became China\'s envoys to the West.

5. What is the best title for this passage?____

A. Zhang Qian\'s Trip

B. Sheep and Glass

C. The Oldest Road in China

D. A Bridge Between China and the West