Marco Polo and the Silk Road

What city in Europe was Marco Polo From?

• Rome

• Florence

• Houston

• Venice

Who was the Ruler of the Mongol Empire?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Yuan Khan

• Bruce Lee

What was the reason we know about Marco Polo?

• He became a great ruler after his journey to Asia

• He conquered the Mongol Ruler in China

• He wrote about his journey along the Silk Road

• He was the first European to travel the silk Road

Which of the following was NOT an animal included in Marco Polos Journey?

• Rhino

• Elephant

• Crocodile

• Tiger

What did the Khan ask Marco Polo to do?

• Convert to Buddhism

• lead an army to conquer his enemies

• Explore the Mongol Territories and write about his findings

• Return to Venice and never Return

One of the Reasons Modern Scholars are Skeptical of Marco Polos travels is

• He wrote of things that did not happen

• He is not mentioned in any Mongol writings

• He did not actually exist

After Marco Polo returned home what happened to the Mongol Empire?

• It continued to flourish as a trade route

• The Mongol empire split into warring factions

• Another Empire conquered them

The end of travels on the silk road led to which of the following?

• The Dark Ages

• The Age of Exploration

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Imperial Dynasty