SS Chapter 3 Test Reteaching

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In the 1400s, which powerful kingdom ruled most of West Africa? Options: Songhai, Mali, Ghana, Egypt

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Songhai

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Marco Polo's book was about _______________.

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the geography of Asia

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The period of European history from about 500 to about 1500 is known as:

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Middle Ages

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Who was Marco Polo?

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An Italian merchant who traveled from Europe through Persia and on to China.

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Who was Zheng He?

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A Chinese sea captain whose voyages opened Chinese exploration and trade in the early 1400s.

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What was Timbuktu known for?

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An important trade city in Africa because of its location.

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

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An important trading route between Europe and Asia

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Who was Kublai Khan?

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The ruler of China around 1275

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What is Bartolomeu Dias known for?

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Being the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa

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Who was known as "the Navigator" and established a school for sailors?

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Prince Henry