A Time of Change in Europe

Europeans rarely traveled during the Middle Ages.

• True

• False

The end of the Middle Ages saw an increase in pilgrimages to Christian holy sites.

• True

• False

Merchants emerged as a new class of Europeans during this period.

• True

• False

Marco Polo's travels inspired Europeans to explore new lands.

• True

• False

Prince Henry of Portugal sponsored sailors to explore the west coast of Africa.

• True

• False

The Ottoman Turks' capture of Constantinople disrupted European trade routes.

• True

• False

European leaders sponsored voyages of exploration to find new trade routes.

• True

• False

The Silk Road was a major trade route between Europe and Asia.

• True

• False

The Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople in 1453.

• True

• False

The Age of Exploration was driven by factors like religion, wealth, and power.

• True

• False