Chapter 19, Section 1 (Part 1)
HIS 5. Achievements in medicine, science, mathematics and geography by the Islamic civilization dominated most of the Mediterranean after the decline of the Roman Empire. These achievements were introduced into Western Europe as a result of the Muslim conquests, Crusades and trade, influencing the European Renaissance.
GEO 14. Trade routes connecting Africa, Europe and Asia fostered the spread of technology and major world religions. |
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Italian Renaissance Video and Worksheet
Marco Polo: Great Explorer or Famous Fraud?
1. Read the following articles about Marco Polo and his travels.
(1) Did Marco Polo Go to China? Youngzine.org
(2) 11 Things You May Not Know about Marco Polo-History.com
(3) Marco Polo Went to China After All, Study Suggests-History.com
2. In a Google Doc or Pages document, write your answer to the following question.
-Was Marco Polo a Great Explorer or a Famous Fraud?
**Your response MUST be at least one paragraph and include two quotes/evidence from the readings to support your position.
(1) Did Marco Polo Go to China? Youngzine.org
(2) 11 Things You May Not Know about Marco Polo-History.com
(3) Marco Polo Went to China After All, Study Suggests-History.com
2. In a Google Doc or Pages document, write your answer to the following question.
-Was Marco Polo a Great Explorer or a Famous Fraud?
**Your response MUST be at least one paragraph and include two quotes/evidence from the readings to support your position.
Rubric
Response was turned in on time 0 5
Response is at least one paragraph 0 5
Response included two quotes/evidence 0 2.5 5
Total: _____/15 points
Response was turned in on time 0 5
Response is at least one paragraph 0 5
Response included two quotes/evidence 0 2.5 5
Total: _____/15 points