5th Grade Social Studies Chapter 1 Lesson 4

What is a caravel?

• A large warship used by ancient Romans

• A small, light sailing ship used for exploration

• A type of compass used for navigation

• A map showing trade routes

Who are merchants?

• People who explore new lands

• People who buy and sell goods

• People who work for the king

• People who build ships

What is a colony?

• A. A type of ship used for travel

• B. A new land settled by people from another place

• C. A trade route used by European merchants

• D. A group of explorers searching for gold

What does resistance mean in terms of disease?

• The ability to defend against sicknesses

• A type of navigation tool

• A new land settled by people

• A type of ship used for travel

What are conquests?

• Victories by invading armies

• A type of trade between countries

• A type of sailing technique

• The act of building new colonies

How long did the Dark Age last?

• 100 years

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

• 2,000 years

The Middle Ages lasted from around:

• 476 A.D. to 1450 A.D.

• 711 A.D. to 1492 A.D.

• 1300 A.D. to 1500 A.D.

• 100 A.D. to 476 A.D.

Which group reintroduced Europeans to science, arts, and culture during the Dark Age?

• The Romans

• The Vikings

• The Moors

• The Greeks

The Silk Road was mainly used for trading between Europe and:

• North America

• Africa

• The Middle East

• Asia

Why did Europeans start looking for new trade routes in 1453?

• The Moors stopped trade with Europe

• The Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople and cut off trade through the Middle East

• China stopped selling goods to Europe

• Columbus discovered America