Renaissance and Spread of Ideas Quiz
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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?

    <p>The compass and gunpowder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To find a new, safer route to Asia for trade purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He introduced the printing press, which enabled mass production of books and spread of knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It described great inventions, silk, and spices available in China, sparking European interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lack of accurate maps and advanced technology for long sea voyages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Marco Polo</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The allure of acquiring valuable goods like silk and spices from China</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The compass</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'The Rebirth'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To facilitate trade and acquire valuable goods like silk and spices from Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It facilitated the spread of knowledge and new ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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