Samarkand, Uzbekistan — Questions and answers

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What is the Siab Bazaar known for offering?

Choices

  1. Toys and games
  2. Spices and dried fruits ✓
  3. Cars and trucks
  4. Books and movies

Answer: Spices and dried fruits

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What beautiful decoration can you see on the Bibi-Khanym Mosque's walls?

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  1. Simple paint
  2. Intricate tilework ✓
  3. Wooden carvings
  4. Smooth plaster

Answer: Intricate tilework

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What color is the dome of the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum?

Choices

  1. Red
  2. Green
  3. Blue ✓
  4. Yellow

Answer: Blue

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What does the name 'Shahi Zinda' mean?

Choices

  1. The Golden Gate
  2. The Living King ✓
  3. The Quiet Garden
  4. The Old City

Answer: The Living King

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Which of these crafts is preserved in Samarkand's workshops?

Choices

  1. Car painting
  2. Robot building
  3. Silk weaving ✓
  4. Space travel

Answer: Silk weaving

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Why was Samarkand paper highly valued along the Silk Road?

Choices

  1. It was very colorful
  2. It was made of gold
  3. For its quality and durability ✓
  4. It could glow in the dark

Answer: For its quality and durability

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What kind of light bathes Samarkand's ancient monuments at sunset?

Choices

  1. Blue light
  2. Golden light ✓
  3. Green light
  4. Purple light

Answer: Golden light

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