SILK
What animal produces silk?
Silkworm
About how long in miles is the Silk Road?
4,000 miles
What beautiful gemstone was traded on the Silk Road?
Jade.
How many years did Marco Polo, first trip on the Silk Road take?
4 years.
What country first produced silk?
China
Why was it dangerous to travel the Silk Road?
Robbers (thieves) attacked along the road.
Nsame a specific spice traded on the Silk Road.
Cinnimon, pepper, ginger, cloves, tea
What famous person did Marco meet and work for in Asia?
Kublai Khan.
What do the insects eat to get bigs and fat?
Mulberry leaves.
What series of battles (attacks) led the Christians to learn about silk and the Silk Road?
The Crusades.
What famous city on the Silk Road straddles Europe and Asia?
Constantinople.
What was the name of Rustichello's book about Marco Polo ?
The Travels of Marco Polo.
What do these insects weave that is made of silk?
A cocoon.
What famous person from Venice traveled the Silk Road?
Marco Polo.
What well-known hot drink was brought from China?
Tea.
Where did Marco Polo die?
In his home, or in Venice, or in Italy.
How do the insects die during this process?
They are boiled alive.
Who (what group of people) closed the Silk Road to the Europeans in 1453?
The Turks (Muslims).
Name something simple yet important to writing that was invented in China.
Paper
Marco Polo's adventures inspired Christopher Columbus to do what?
Travel west(ward). Travel to China. To explore.