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Marco Polo isn't so GREAT as everyone says. he traded slaves over seas he would drive the boat , he killed alot of people and raped them to

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When did Marco Polo Garcia die?

Marco Polo Garcia died on March 5, 2010, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Luzon, Philippines of liver cirrhosis.


When was Marco Polo Constandse born?

Marco Polo Constandse was born on January 5, 1973, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.


What are 5 important dates of Marco Polo's life?

He got married in 1300


What were 5 of Marco Polo's discoveries?

Marco Polo's travels led to several significant discoveries, including the introduction of pasta to Italy, which he reportedly encountered in China. He also documented the use of paper currency in the Mongol Empire, highlighting advanced financial systems. His accounts of the vast and diverse cultures of Asia expanded European knowledge of geography and trade routes. Additionally, Polo provided insights into the wealth and sophistication of cities like Hangzhou and the customs of the Mongolian Empire.


What did Marco polo accomplish when he explored?

Marco Polo was an Italian merchant adventurer. Marco Polo (1) trekked across Asia and was one of the first Europeans to make a detailed account of the cities, cultures, and technology of the places he went within the Far East. He documented his journeys mostly while he was in jail for (2) leading a group of Venetians into battle against a rival city-state. Polo was a merchant who (3) sold and traded rare items such as silk, spices, and gems. He (4) acted as a tax collector in China and Southeast Asia. He (5) familiarized the concept of paper money to people in Europe upon his return, this caught on. (6) He possibly introduced glasses for eyesight issues to the West. (7) He provided a detailed account of the postal system used in Mongol, which was very advanced for its' time. (8) Marco escorted a Mongol princess to Persia by boat in 1292. (9) Polo influenced Christopher Columbus and his travels. (10) Marco Polo and his father sewed gems and money into their clothes on their journey home in order to keep from being robbed of their belongings. (11) He also opened up the possibility for trading between the Europeans and the Far East.