What was Marco Polo's impact on history?

Answer 1

Marco Polo lived throughout a period called the middle ages. Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. He died on January 8, 1324 in Venice, Italy. He died when he was 69 years old, due to illness. Marco was buried by The Church of San Lorenzo.

Marco Polo was white and his religion was Roman Catholic. He had a brother named Maffeo, an uncle named Maffeo, a father named Niccolo, and a mother who died when Marco was in his teenage years.

Marco Polo is known for his travels through Asia. In 1271, he traveled to Asia with his uncle and father; he was just 17 years old. They traveled through the Holy Land, Persia and Tartary, and Cathay (China). While he was in Cathay, he became a favorite of Kublai Khan, the Mongol Emperor. For 17 years, he explored China and Mongolia. He was the first European to travel so far into China. Finally he went back home after taking a ride to Persia. Marco Polo was gone for a total of 24 years.

His trip to China: While Marco Polo was in China Kublai Khan become interested in their manners and customs from Europe. He became very fond of Marco. He invited Marco, Uncle Maffeo, and Niccolo into the palace. Important positions were given to Marco's uncle and father so they lived in Cathay for some years.

There was a battle between Genoa and Venice in 1298. Marco was the captain for the Venetians so the Genoese captured him and put him behind bars. While in prison, he wrote the book "Description of the World" and it was published later on. He was released in 1299 and then returned home to the city of Venice. He never traveled again. He was still known as popular by telling all his stories of his adventures.

Extra Facts: Marco Polo introduced silk and gunpowder to the west.

Answer 2

Marco Polo was one of the first Europeans to make the legendary Asian voyage and information he observed and recorded during this trek increased the knowledge opened China to western culture and Europe to eastern culture. Ironically, the record of his travels was written in prison where he resided after leading his fellow Venetians in a battle with rival city-state, Genoa. Italy.

Answer 3

cartography, trade, helped to begin age of exploration, gave new insight on Asia...

Answer 4

Marco Polo was a man that went to prison and then told stories about his travels through Asia. This then became known from another prison that wrote his stories down.