Grade 5 Social Studies: Chapter 3 Open Book Test

Why did Marco Polo go to China?

• To see a new land & its people

• To bring back trade goods from China

• To visit the emperor

Which of the following was NOT new to Marco Polo?

• Paper money

• Coal

• Gold coins

What places did the Silk Road connect?

• Only China & Africa

• China & other lands

• Italy & other lands

What was the Silk Road?

• China's major trade route

• A road traveled by Chinese royalty

• A bridge stretching between Japan & the mainland

Which of the following BEST describes the Silk Road?

• A major trade route over seas & rivers

• A network of land & sea routes for trading

• A major trade route over mountains

What effect did Marco Polo's journey have on others?

• People in both Europe & Asia wanted to know more about each other

• Only traders & trade goods were allowed to travel the Silk Road

• Europeans were grateful for the space to hide the flavor of spoiled meat

Why did Zheng He's fleet try to reach many new places?

• The Chinese wanted to discover new sources of silkworms

• The Chinese wanted to become better sailors

• The Chinese wanted to expand trade & show their power

What was one result of Zheng He's voyages?

• Demand for Chinese trade goods grew

• The Chinese discovered many land routes

• China had no need for trade

Which of the following was NOT an effect of trade?

• People learned about other cultures

• People shared goods & ideas with others on different continents

• People became more self-sufficient & self-centered

Which of the following became a major trading center known as a 'land of gold"?

• Ghana

• China

• Italy