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.

Fill in the Blanks

Hernando de Soto led a Spanish expedition across the

River less than 50 years after the discovery of the New World.

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.