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Marco Polo and Vasco da Gama

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20 questions

Note from the author:

This contains a brief reading and questions over the two explorers.

Go to the site below and answer the 10 questions about Marco Polo.
https://www.ducksters.com/biography/marco_polo.php

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In what country was Marco Polo born?

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When was Marco Polo born?

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What is Marco Polo most known for?

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What was the trade route between China and Eastern Europe called?

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Who was the leader of China during Marco Polo's travels?

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Who did Marco Polo travel with to China?

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Around how long did it take for Marco Polo to travel to China?

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What impressed Marco Polo about China?

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Marco Polo met the Emperor of China and even worked for him as a messenger and spy.

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How do we know about the adventures and travels of Marco Polo?

Go to the site below and answer the 10 questions about Vasco da Gama.
https://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/vasco_da_gama.php

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In what country was Vasco da Gama born?

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When was Vasco da Gama born?

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What was Vasco da Gama most know for?

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Who discovered the Cape of Good Hope around the top of Africa?

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Why did the King of Portugal want to find a sailing route to India?

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How many ships did Vasco da Gama take on his first voyage?

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Which of the following best describes the return trip of Vasco da Gama's first voyage?

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What was the main purpose of Vasco da Gama's second voyage?

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Who was originally given the command of the first voyage to India?

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How did Vasco da Gama die?