SS Chapter 3 Test Review

Who was Marco Polo?

• A Chinese emperor

• An Italian merchant

• A Portuguese explorer

• A Persian king

What is a caravan?

• A type of ship used by Portuguese explorers

• A group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

• A book written by Marco Polo

• A currency used in ancient China

Which ruler welcomed Marco Polo to China around 1275?

• Zhu Di

• Kublai Khan

• Sunni Ali

• Prince Henry

What was the significance of Marco Polo's book?

• It was the first book printed in China

• It helped merchants plan trading expeditions by providing information about Asia's geography

• It was a guide for building caravels

• It described the history of the Songhai Empire

Who recorded Marco Polo's adventures in a book?

• Vasco da Gama

• Rustichello

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Zheng He

What were the Black Sea and the Silk Road known for?

• Being the first routes used by Portuguese explorers

• Connecting cultures and goods between Europe and Asia

• Being the main routes for African trade

• Serving as the primary routes for Chinese naval expeditions

Who was Zheng He?

• A Portuguese navigator

• A Chinese sea captain who opened exploration and trade in the early 1400s

• An African king known for expanding trade

• An Italian merchant

What role did Timbuktu play in African trade?

• It was a major port for Portuguese explorers

• It was an important trade city known for its strategic location

• It was the capital of the Songhai Empire

• It was the birthplace of Marco Polo

Who was the king of Songhai known for expanding trade in the late 1400s?

• Kublai Khan

• Zhu Di

• Sunni Ali

• Prince Henry

Why were banks important as trade increased?

• They provided ships for exploration

• They converted currency, held large sums of money, and loaned money to merchants

• They were the main producers of caravels

• They recorded the adventures of explorers