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neither! he was an Italian explorer who traveled to china on the silk road.

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Was Marco polo chinse?

No. Marco Polo was not Chinese, but Venetian from Italy. He was world famous for his trading among the Chinese.


First Chinese emperor?

Marco polo


What was Marco Polo's years of exploration?

Marco Polo traveled from Venice to China in 1271 with his father at the age of 17 to trade with the Chinese.


Did Marco Polo invent paper?

No. The Chinese did and Polo wasn't an inventor, but a merchant.


Did Marco Polo Mary a Chinese women?

no he didnt


How did Marco polo deal with the Chinese?

he entertained and humored them


When did Marco Polo invented the pinata?

He didn't...the Chinese did.


How are the Yuan dynasty and Marco Polo related?

The Yuan Dynasty and Marco Polo were related, because they were both foreigners in the country China. Marco Polo trade anywhere because he will introduce the "Cathay". Suddenly, Marco realized that he is much friendlier of the Chinese, because at that time Chinese were pity.


Who lived in china when Marco polo arrived?

chinese people


What did Marco polo call japan?

Marco Polo had never been to Japan, but he did write about what he heard about the country while he was in China. Marco Polo called Japan Cipangu, which means 'the country of Japan' in Chinese.


What is the significance of the Marco Polo bridge incident?

The Marco Polo Bridge incident between Japanese and Chinese troops, led to fighting between the two countries that was the prelude to the Pacific side of World War II. Japan had continued to try and expand into Chinese territory, and Chinese communists and Nationalists formed a united front against farther aggression.


How Marco Polo traveld?

marco polo traveled by ship to make this happen kublai khan a chinese emperor paid the expenses for polos boat