Explorers and the Silk Road Quiz

Who was Marco Polo?

• A famous pirate

• An explorer who traveled to Asia

• A king of England

• A scientist who studied the stars

What was the Silk Road?

• A road made of silk

• A network of trade routes connecting Asia and Europe

• A path used by Roman soldiers

• A famous river in China

Which tool was used by explorers to navigate the seas?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Compass

• Calculator

What was one of the main goods traded along the Silk Road?

• Gold

• Silk

• Spices

• Wool

Which explorer is known for his journey to China and meeting Kublai Khan?

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

What is an astrolabe used for?

• Measuring time

• Navigating by the stars

• Calculating distance

• Writing maps

How did Marco Polo's journey influence Europe?

• It led to the discovery of America

• It increased interest in Asian goods and cultures

• It started the Industrial Revolution

• It ended the Middle Ages

Which of the following was NOT a tool used by explorers during the Age of Exploration?

• Sextant

• GPS

• Compass

• Astrolabe

What was a major challenge faced by traders on the Silk Road?

• Lack of goods to trade

• Harsh weather and difficult terrain

• Too many travelers

• No demand for silk

What did Marco Polo write about his travels?

• A book called "The Travels of Marco Polo"

• A diary called "Marco's Diary"

• A letter to the king

• A map of the world