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What did Johannes Gutenberg develop in the 1450s?
What did Johannes Gutenberg develop in the 1450s?
- The gunpowder
- The compass
- The silk road
- The printing press (correct)
Who wrote the book 'The Travels of Marco Polo'?
Who wrote the book 'The Travels of Marco Polo'?
- Marco Polo (correct)
- Johannes Gutenberg
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Christopher Columbus
Why did Europeans want to explore Asia in the 1400s?
Why did Europeans want to explore Asia in the 1400s?
- To have adventures in Cathay (correct)
- To bring more goods like gold and diamonds
- To find a new route to Africa
- To study Chinese literature
What did the Chinese invent according to the text?
What did the Chinese invent according to the text?
What was the primary goal of Europeans exploring Asia in the 1400s?
What was the primary goal of Europeans exploring Asia in the 1400s?
What contribution did Johannes Gutenberg make to the spread of new ideas in the 1400s?
What contribution did Johannes Gutenberg make to the spread of new ideas in the 1400s?
Why was 'The Travels of Marco Polo' considered an important book during the 1400s?
Why was 'The Travels of Marco Polo' considered an important book during the 1400s?
What was the main reason Europeans couldn't sail to Asia in the 1400s?
What was the main reason Europeans couldn't sail to Asia in the 1400s?
Who was responsible for writing 'The Travels of Marco Polo'?
Who was responsible for writing 'The Travels of Marco Polo'?
What sparked European interest in exploring China and finding new trade routes?
What sparked European interest in exploring China and finding new trade routes?
What major invention assisted sailors in their exploration of new lands during the Renaissance?
What major invention assisted sailors in their exploration of new lands during the Renaissance?
Which term best describes the period in Europe known as the Renaissance?
Which term best describes the period in Europe known as the Renaissance?
What was one of the main reasons for developing advanced tools for sea voyages to Asia?
What was one of the main reasons for developing advanced tools for sea voyages to Asia?
Why was the development of the printing press significant during the Renaissance?
Why was the development of the printing press significant during the Renaissance?
