Lesson 1
Gunpowder, paper money, and coal were new to who?
Marco Polo
Ghana was a Kingdom of _________
gold
What does Renaissance mean? What were some of the results of the Renaissance?
Rebirth
Rebirth in arts and sciences. The desire to learn about the world grew.
What is Ms. Valin's favorite candy?
Kit Kats
Where was Marco Polo traveling from, and where was he going (when he took the Silk Road)?
Marco Polo was coming from Europe (specifically Italy) and heading to Asia.
Caravan
A group of traders traveling together
Why did Eric the Red give people misinformation?
Eric found Greenland, which was a cold land. But, he wanted people to settle there, so he made it sound like a place Icelanders would WANT to come to.
Where does Ms. Valin like to shop?
Old Navy
Marco Polo wanted _________, _____, and ______ from the Chinese.
Silk, tea, and spices
What was the religion of the Arab traders who gave salt to Ghana? What are they known as?
Islam
Muslims
What happened on Bartolomeu Dias' journey?
His three ships sailed 500 miles out from Africa's Southern tip, and then it STORMED on them. It blew them to the Indian Ocean. However, they got frightened and turned around to go back home.
What is the name of one of Ms. Valin's siblings or neices/nephews?
What did Asia receive from the Silk Road?
Asia received ideas, skills, and customs from Europe.
Who was Mansa Musa?
Emperor of Mali, known for his wealth. Made grand entrances. Took a pilgrimage to Mecca, bringing thousands of people (including slaves)
What happened with Vasco de Gaia?
sailed around the Cape of Good Hope. They reached Calicut, India and settled there.
What did Ms. Valin do for fun in high school besides soccer?
She was in theater - She was in 3 musicals!
What is a naval fleet? Why did China build one? What gadget made it possible for the Chinese to determine their direction while out at sea?
a large group of warships within a navy
China wanted to show their power and trade MORE
Magnetic compass
Describe Mansa Musa's journey
He took a journey for religious reasons. He was Muslim. He took thousands of people with him, including 500 slaves. The slaves carried bars of gold, and they paid for the cost of travel.
He brought back may Muslims scholars and artists, who contributed to life and learning in Mali.
Provide information about Calicut, India... Who settled there, and what did they do?
Portuguese merchants settled there, brought spices at low prices, and shipped them back to Europe
How old was Ms. Valin when she got her ears pierced?
6 years old! Kindergarten. She cried.