Did Marco Polo exploration open trade routes or establish territory?

Answer 1

I do not believe that Marco polo's exploration open any trade routes or establish territory. I simply thing that Marco Polo's explorations were so important because he wroted about his travels and the books inspired other people in him time to go and travel.

Answer 2

Marco Polo's exploration opened trade routes. He traveled through Asia during the 13th century and his descriptions of the wealth and resources in the region sparked interest from European traders. However, his exploration did not establish territory, as Polo was a merchant-adventurer and not an official representative of any country seeking to colonize or claim land.