He was a merchant and traveled to China with his father and uncle. Also wrote the book, The Description of the World.

He was a Chinese sailor who led 7 expeditions to expand trade and show China's power.

This is a long journey made for religious purposes.

This is a shop owner or a person involved in trade.

This is the ruler of an empire.

This is an invention that helped navigators by indicating which way was north.

This is a group of people traveling together for safety, specifically in desert areas.

This is a navigational tool that uses measurements of the sun and stars to help sailors find their way.

This is the trade route of African and Arab traders who traveled on camels and in caravans.

Why did traders use The Silk Road?

True or False: Religions, customs, ideas, and skills traveled the Silk Road.

This was a network of trade routes that crossed the Sahara Desert, connecting Europe and Asia to West Africa.

What did the traders in the Sahara Desert have that others wanted?

What did the traders in West Africa trade for salt?

While in China, Marco Polo served emperor