Chinese and African Trade Routes

Where was Marco Polo from?

• Italy

• Mecca

• China

• Portugal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How old was Marco Polo when he went on his expedition?

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 19

What caused China to become so wealthy?

• Salt

• Gold

• Spices

• Silk

What other goods did the Chinese trade?

• spices and teas

• salt

• horses

• cotton

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the route between China and other lands called?

• Trade Route

• Silk Road

• Spice Road

• Spice Route

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What mineral was Ghana rich in?

• Gold

• Salt

• Silk

• Copper

What important resource was Ghana lacking in?

• Copper

• Silk

• Salt

• Gold

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who brought Salt into the southern portion of the Sahara?

• Chinese

• Arab traders

• Marco Polo

• Asians

Where did the Arab traders bring salt from?

• Southern Africa

• Southern Sahara

• North of the Sahara

• West of the Sahara

What besides salt did Arab traders bring into Ghana?

• Religion

• Gold

• Artists

• Copper