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In 1271 when Marco was 17 years old he went with his father and uncle through the Holy Land, Persia and Tartary and at length to China, then called Cathay. It took 3 years to reach China. The emperor was named Kublai Khan who lived in Peking. Marco's father had been there before so when he came to the court of Khan he was glad to see them. He was also greatly pleased with the young Polo. At 21 Marco was sent on important business to distant parts of China and he became the envoy of the Chinese crown. Later, Polo will take the daughter of Khan to marry the monarch of the Persia. They left in 14 ships to carry the wedding party to Persia. So, to answer your question I guess he did discover the Persian Empire.
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What was significant about the arrival of Portuguese fleet off the coast of China in 1514?
It was the first direct contact between the Chinese Empire and Europe since the Journeys of Marco Polo
Who was the early explorer who wrote about the riches in the east?
This was Marco Polo.
He followed the caravan routes to china?
Marco Polo
Which famous Italian explorer explored China and Asia?
Marco Polo, during the 13th century travelled from Venice (Venezia) to Central Asia and China. His adventurous journeys are narrated in his book entitled "Il Milione". This does not mean the million, although milióne actually means million in Italian, but it rather derives from Polo's family nickname.
When was paper money invented in china?
The Chinese make light Work of Payment: The Invention of Paper MoneyAround 650 AD, the emperor of China began to issue paper "value tokens" for general use. As Marco Polo reported enthusiastically in 1275, "I tell you that people are glad to take these tokens, because wherever they go in the empire of the great Khan, they can use them to buy and sell as if they were pure gold".Europeans had to wait until the 17th century when Sweden took the lead in issuing paper currency. Other countries gradually followed the Swedish example.Source:René Sedillot: Muscheln, Münzen und Papier
What day did Marco Polo discover China?
he discovered china in 1298
What place did Marco Polo discover?
He only discovered the game Marco Polo
Was it what Marco polo wanted to discover?
marco polo wanted to dicover china duu
Did Marco Polo discover the chicken?
No
What countries did Marco Polo discover?
he didn't discover any contreys
What religions did Marco Polo discover on his journey?
he died
What did Marco polo explorer discover?
The silk road
When did Marco Polo discover new land?
1345
Why did Marco Polo explore the Persian Empire?
His father (Niccolò) was a merchant, so Marco was accompanying him to learn the trade. Additionally, since the journey would take years, Marco would not have contact with his father otherwise.
What was Marco polo major accomplishments?
To discover eye glasses To discover eye glasses
Did Marco Polo discover on anything other then a ship?
beep! no
Who was the first one to discover vampires?
Marco Polo the 2nd
