Marco Polo and the Mongol Empire

Marco Polo was a merchant from which European city?

• Rome

• Paris

• Venice

• London

What was Europe like during the Middle Ages?

• It was a global power with many large countries

• It was broken into many small kingdoms

• It was a peaceful place with lots of travel

• It was a single large empire

What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?

• To connect Europe and Africa

• To allow people to travel for fun

• To connect Europe and China for trade

• To find new animals

How long was the Silk Road?

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

How old was Marco Polo when he joined his father and uncle on their journey to Asia?

• 10 years old

• 15 years old

• 20 years old

• 25 years old

Who was the ruler of China that Marco Polo and his family befriended?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Attila the Hun

• Emperor Qin

What was the name of Kublai Khan's vast kingdom?

• The Chinese Dynasty

• The Great Empire

• The Mongol Empire

• The Silk Kingdom

What was the name of Marco Polo's famous book that captivated readers?

• The Book of Wonders

• The Travels of Marco Polo

• The Asian Journey

• The Great Silk Road

Who helped Marco Polo write his book by adding exciting details and drama?

• His father

• His uncle

• Rustichello

• Kublai Khan

What did Marco Polo describe as "immense cats covered in colorful stripes" in his book?

• Lions

• Tigers

• Leopards

• Cheetahs