Chapter 3 The European Period Section 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regions did Marco Polo visit during his travels?

• China

• Africa

• Vietnam

• India

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason Europeans were interested in finding new trade routes to the East?

• To obtain silk and spices more easily and cheaply

• To spread Christianity

• To escape from Europe

• To find gold mines

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Christopher Columbus are correct?

• He believed the world was round.

• He thought he could reach the Indies by sailing west.

• He knew about the Americas before his voyage.

• He convinced the King of Spain to support his journey.

Multiple Choice

Who did Hernando de Soto serve under in Peru before his own expedition?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Ferdinand Magellan

Multiple Choice

What happened to De Soto after he crossed the river and continued west through Arkansas and Texas?

• He found gold and returned to Spain.

• He failed to find gold and died from a wound.

• He established a new colony in Texas.

• He was captured by Native Americans.

Multiple Choice

How did Marco Polo's travels influence European trade with Asia?

• They discouraged trade due to dangers on the route.

• They prompted merchants to seek new trade routes to China and India.

• They led to the closure of trade routes to Asia.

• They resulted in wars between Europe and Asia.