Yes the printing press
The stories intensified the already existing efforts of the Europeans (especially the Portuguese) to find a sea route to the East.
Yes, Marco Polo's trip was considered successful as it opened up new trade routes and cultural exchanges between Europe and Asia. His travels to the Mongol Empire and encounters with Kublai Khan provided valuable insights into the geography, wealth, and cultures of the East. Polo's accounts in "The Travels of Marco Polo" inspired future explorers and contributed to European interest in exploration and trade with Asia.
Yes, Marco Polo had two brothers, named Maffeo and Niccolò. They were Venetian merchants who traveled with Marco to Asia and served as his companions and business partners during their explorations. Marco Polo's father, Niccolò Polo, was also a merchant and had a brother named Maffeo Polo, who was likely the namesake for Marco's brother.
A long-term impact of Marco Polo's trips to China was the significant increase in trade between Europe and Asia, which helped to spark the Age of Exploration. His detailed accounts of the wealth and culture of the East inspired European merchants and explorers, leading to greater curiosity about Asian markets and ultimately the establishment of trade routes. Additionally, Polo's writings contributed to the exchange of ideas, technologies, and goods, influencing European perceptions of the East for centuries to come.
Marco Polo's primary purpose for his voyage was to explore and trade with the East, particularly to reach Asia and the court of Kublai Khan, the Mongol emperor. He aimed to establish trade routes and gather valuable goods like silk and spices for his home city of Venice. Additionally, Polo sought to document his experiences and the cultures he encountered, ultimately leading to his famous account, "The Travels of Marco Polo." His journey significantly contributed to European knowledge of Asia and inspired future exploration.
The stories intensified the already existing efforts of the Europeans (especially the Portuguese) to find a sea route to the East.
yes the printing press
marco polo
Yes, Marco Polo's trip was considered successful as it opened up new trade routes and cultural exchanges between Europe and Asia. His travels to the Mongol Empire and encounters with Kublai Khan provided valuable insights into the geography, wealth, and cultures of the East. Polo's accounts in "The Travels of Marco Polo" inspired future explorers and contributed to European interest in exploration and trade with Asia.
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Biography - 1987 Marco Polo Journey to the East was released on: USA: 11 October 1995
Yes, Marco Polo had two brothers, named Maffeo and Niccolò. They were Venetian merchants who traveled with Marco to Asia and served as his companions and business partners during their explorations. Marco Polo's father, Niccolò Polo, was also a merchant and had a brother named Maffeo Polo, who was likely the namesake for Marco's brother.
A long-term impact of Marco Polo's trips to China was the significant increase in trade between Europe and Asia, which helped to spark the Age of Exploration. His detailed accounts of the wealth and culture of the East inspired European merchants and explorers, leading to greater curiosity about Asian markets and ultimately the establishment of trade routes. Additionally, Polo's writings contributed to the exchange of ideas, technologies, and goods, influencing European perceptions of the East for centuries to come.
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This was Marco Polo.
He sailed the Far East. He sailed from Venice to Constantinople and walked or travelled by camel or caravan the rest of the way along the silk road.Only a very small part of the journey was by ship.