Explorers Round Up

When was Eric The Red born?

• 1100 AD
• 950 AD
• 850 AD
• 1050 AD

What did Leif Ericson name the land he discovered in North America?

• Greenland
• Erikland
• Nordland
• Vinland

Where was Ibn Battuta from?

• Mecca, Saudi Arabia
• Baghdad, Iraq
• Cairo, Egypt
• Tangier, Morocco

What is a Hajj?

• Hajj is a type of food popular in Japan.
• Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
• Hajj is a traditional dance in India.
• Hajj is a famous mountain in Europe.

How many miles did Ibn Battuta travel during his journeys?

• 75,000 miles
• 25,000 miles
• 100,000 miles
• 50,000 miles

Where was Marco Polo from?

• Venice, Italy
• Athens, Greece
• Rome, Italy
• Paris, France

What was the name of the Mongol emperor encountered by Marco Polo?

• Genghis Khan
• Alexander the Great
• Attila the Hun
• Kublai Khan

Why was Marco Polo put in prison?

• Arrested for theft in a foreign land
• Accused of treason against the Mongol Empire
• Sentenced for refusing to pay taxes
• Captured during a battle between Venice and Genoa

What did Columbus name the island he landed on in The Bahamas?

• Santa Maria
• San Salvador
• San Juan
• San Diego

Which tribe of people lived in The Bahamas before Columbus arrived?

• Arawak
• Taino
• Inca
• Lucayan