Ch. 3 Explorers Test

Front

The travels of this merchant and his findings in China caused Europeans to be more interested in traveling to Asia and resulted in several trade routes from Europe to China.

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Marco Polo

Front

The trades routes between Europe and Asia that merchants used to buy silk, spices, and other goods were called ________________.

Back

The Silk Road

Front

Europeans were eager to trade with Asia because they wanted _____________.

Back

silk, spices, and gold

Front

Which explorer landed in the Americas but thought he was in the East Indies (Asia)?

Back

Christopher Columbus

Front

Where did Columbus first land? Options: Bahamas (or Caribbean), South Carolina, Greenland, Spain

Back

Bahamas (or Caribbean)

Front

What were the names of Columbus's three ships? Options: Ninja, Prince, Mary, Mayflower, Justice, Liberty, Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, Mayflower, Pinta, Santa Maria

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Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria

Front

What year did Columbus set sail for Asia and accidentally land in the New World?

Back

1492

Front

Who were the King and Queen who agreed to sponsor Columbus's voyage?

Back

Ferdinand and Isabella

Front

America was named after this explorer: Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Amerigo Vespucci, Ponce de Leon

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Amerigo Vespucci

Front

What explorer’s ship was the first to sail around the world?

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Magellan