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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'?

Marco Polo (correct)

Johannes Gutenberg

Leonardo da Vinci

Christopher Columbus

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?

The compass and gunpowder (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Europeans exploring Asia in the 1400s?

To find a new, safer route to Asia for trade purposes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What contribution did Johannes Gutenberg make to the spread of new ideas in the 1400s?

He introduced the printing press, which enabled mass production of books and spread of knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why was 'The Travels of Marco Polo' considered an important book during the 1400s?

It described great inventions, silk, and spices available in China, sparking European interest (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason Europeans couldn't sail to Asia in the 1400s?

Lack of accurate maps and advanced technology for long sea voyages (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for writing 'The Travels of Marco Polo'?

Marco Polo (D) Signup and view all the answers

What sparked European interest in exploring China and finding new trade routes?

The allure of acquiring valuable goods like silk and spices from China (A) Signup and view all the answers

What major invention assisted sailors in their exploration of new lands during the Renaissance?

The compass (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the period in Europe known as the Renaissance?

'The Rebirth' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons for developing advanced tools for sea voyages to Asia?

To facilitate trade and acquire valuable goods like silk and spices from Asia (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why was the development of the printing press significant during the Renaissance?

It facilitated the spread of knowledge and new ideas (C) Signup and view all the answers