World History and Civilizations
Select the correct name for: the ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the Mediterranean world.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium World History and Civilizations MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct name for: the ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the Mediterranean world.”
The accepted answer is A. Silk Road. “Select the correct name for: the ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the Mediterranean world.” is answered by Silk Road (option A). Option B (“Mesopotamia”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Silk Road. Option C (“Ancient Egypt”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Silk Road. Remaining alternatives (Inca Empire) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Silk Road is identified. World History and Civilizations questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. World History and Civilizations recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Silk Road ✓
- B. Mesopotamia
Why not B: “Mesopotamia” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Silk Road. “Select the correct name for: the ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the Mediterranean world.” is answered by Silk Road (option A). Option B (“Mesopotamia”) does
- C. Ancient Egypt
Why not C: “Ancient Egypt” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Silk Road. “Select the correct name for: the ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the Mediterranean world.” is answered by Silk Road (option A). Option B (“Mesopotamia”) does
- D. Inca Empire
Why not D: “Inca Empire” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Silk Road. “Select the correct name for: the ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the Mediterranean world.” is answered by Silk Road (option A). Option B (“Mesopotamia”) does
Correct answer
A. Silk Road
Explanation
“Select the correct name for: the ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the Mediterranean world.” is answered by Silk Road (option A). Option B (“Mesopotamia”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Silk Road. Option C (“Ancient Egypt”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Silk Road. Remaining alternatives (Inca Empire) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Silk Road is identified. World History and Civilizations questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. World History and Civilizations recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, World History and Civilizations
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