The Age of Exploration

Which country was Marco Polo from?

• • Spain

• Italy

• Portugal

• • France

What was the primary purpose of Marco Polo’s travels to Asia?

• To find a new route to China

• To find spices

• To escape from Italy with his Father and Uncle

• To deliver 100 Christian men to the Kublai Khan with his Father and Uncle

Marco Polo was imprisoned after returning to Venice.

• • True

• • False

With which famous emperor did Marco Polo spend many years in the court?

• • Akbar

• • Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Qin Shi Huang

What is the name of the book that outlines Marco Polo’s travels?

• • The Book of Explorations

• • The travels of Marco Polo

• • The Silk Road Diaries

• • Adventures in Asia

Which country did Vasco da Gama sail for?

• • Spain

• • Italy

• Portugal

• France

Which ocean did Vasco da Gama cross to reach India?

• • Atlantic Ocean

• • Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

What was the name of the cape Vasco da Gama sailed around to reach India?

• • Cape Horn

• Cape of Good Hope

• • Cape Cod

• • Cape Verde

Vasco da Gama's voyage marked the first time Europeans reached India by sea.

• True

• False

Ferdinand Magellan was born in __________ (country).