Explorers: Triumphs and Troubles (Asia & the Americas)

Which of the following is NOT a reason for exploring?

• looking for land

• fame and glory

• to write a book

• hunting for routes & wealth

What was the "Silk Road"?

• the road where all silk items were sold

• an ancient trade route between Europe and China

• a city in Italy

• an ancient trade route between Arabia and India

What were some of the dangers that Marco Polo faced during his travels? Check all that apply:

• wild animals

• desert sandstorms

• cold and snow

• hunger and thirst

Who led the expedition to Tibet?

• Christopher Columbus

• British soldiers

• John Cabot

• Francis Younghusband

The Tibetans realized that they could not fight off the British. Therefore, they started a ____________ ___________ campaign where they destroyed anything the British might find useful.

Hernán Cortés was a...

• researcher

• Conquistador

• Aztec

• Cartologist

The Aztec emperor, Montezuma, no longer held off the Spanish. Instead, he did what?

• welcomed them to Tenochtitlán

• started a war with them

Who was in control of Tenochtitlán?

• the Spanish

• the French

• The native Americans

• Santa Clause

Cortés was a cruel and ruthless man who was only interested in making himself rich.

• True

• False

When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the New World, they wanted to get their hands on ________________.