How did marco polo create such an interest in china? a. he found an alternate route to the silk road b. he wrote a book about his travels and time in china c. he taught classes in europe to chinese customs and language d. he led tours into china every three years

What was petrarch’s motive for writing in italian rather than latin?

Which of the following statements about slavery is not accurate? a. slavery in the americas was no different than slavery in ancient greece or rome. b. beginning in the 1600s, slaves began to be viewed as property, rather than people. c. slavery did not originate in the americas. d. slavery was very important to the economy of the american colonies.

Which of the following factors contributed to the start of the european renaissance? a. the rise of powerful officials in germany and england b. the growth of commerce and personal wealth in italian city-states c. spread of the catholic religion throughout eastern europe d. the emergence of feudalism in western europe