SS Chapter 3 Test Review

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Who was Marco Polo?

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An Italian merchant.

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What is a caravan?

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A group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

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Which ruler welcomed Marco Polo to China around 1275?

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Kublai Khan

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What was the significance of Marco Polo's book?

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It helped merchants plan trading expeditions by providing information about Asia's geography.

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Who recorded Marco Polo's adventures in a book?

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Rustichello

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What were the Black Sea and the Silk Road known for?

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Connecting cultures and goods between Europe and Asia

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Who was Zheng He?

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A Chinese sea captain who opened exploration and trade in the early 1400s

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What role did Timbuktu play in African trade?

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It was an important trade city known for its strategic location.

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Who was the king of Songhai known for expanding trade in the late 1400s?

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Sunni Ali

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Why were banks important as trade increased?

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They converted currency, held large sums of money, and loaned money to merchants