Social 8 Trade

The network of trade routes connecting Europe to Asia, Africa and the Middle East was called the

• Silk Road

• European Passage

• Crusades

• Spice Road

What is the name of this important body of water between Europe, Africa and the Middle East?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Dead Sea

• The Red Sea

• The Atlantic Ocean

What is a florin?

• A person from Florence

• The currency used in Florence and the surrounding area

• A type of spice

• A ship used for trade

The series of Holy Wars fought between Christians and Muslims were called the __________

Bankers in Florence became very wealthy by charging interest on loans. This is called ______

• Bribery

• Usery

• Theocracy

• Tyranny

Which two Italian city states competed to control trade on Mediterranean Sea?

• Genoa

• Milan

• Florence

• Venice

Marco Polo and his family made money by buying goods for cheap in one place and selling them for a profit somewhere else. People who do this are called ______

What was the most valuable trade good brought to Europe after the Crusades?

• Silk

• Precious Gems

• Spices

• Rugs