Marco Polo and the Silk Road Quiz

Who was Marco Polo?

• A famous artist from Italy

• A merchant from Italy who spent 16 years in China

• A Chinese emperor

• A sailor from Spain

What inventions did Marco Polo see in China?

• Cars and airplanes

• Paper, printing, and gunpowder

• Computers and the internet

• Telephones and televisions

What was the Silk Road?

• A single road made of silk

• A series of trade routes connecting China to other regions

• A famous river in China

• A mountain range in Asia

Where did Admiral Zheng He and his crew sail?

• Across the Atlantic Ocean

• Throughout South East Asia and to Africa's East coast

• Around the world

• To the North Pole

What is a merchant?

• Someone who writes books

• Someone who buys and sells goods to earn money

• Someone who builds houses

• Someone who teaches students

What three major African kingdoms were in existence during this time?

• Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

• Egypt, Nubia, and Kush

• Zimbabwe, Axum, and Carthage

• Ethiopia, Benin, and Zulu

Why did people in Ghana trade gold for salt?

• To preserve their food

• To build houses

• To make jewelry

• To create weapons

Why was the city of Timbuktu important?

• It was a center for trade, art, and learning

• It was a military base

• It was a royal palace

• It was a farming hub

In which kingdom was Timbuktu located?

• Mali

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Egypt

Who was Mansa Musa?

• A Muslim ruler and King of Mali

• A famous warrior from Songhai

• A trader from Ghana

• A priest from Egypt