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Marco Polo
Marco Polo was a Venetian explorer and merchant. He was one of the first Westerners to travel through Asia and visit Kublai Khan. Marco Polo wrote “Il Milione” which introduced Europeans to China and Central Asia.
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What resulted from the Marco Polo exploration?
Marco Polo was an early Italian explorer who was largely responsible for founding the Silk Road in Asia. He defined trading routes between Asia and Europe, as well as drawing extensive map systems of the area. He introduced many delicacies and fibers to the European people that he encountered in Asia.
Why did Marco polo visit China?
He was trading for silk, spices, and other goods that were highly valued in Europe.
Did Marco polo accomplish his goal or what he set out do?
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and traveler. His travels paved the way to a successful trade route between Asia and Europe. His travels also led to the development of the European cartography leading to many European expeditions in the East.
How old was Marco polo when he first started traveling?
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What was the country that sponsored Marco Polo's exploration?
(bb) Marco polo sponering country was France
China was the sponsoring country and the Kublai Khan was the sponsoring monarch.
How did Marco Polo share his knowledge of China with other Europeans?
He made one trip with his father at 17 and stayed there in 25 years. When he got home he wrote a book that would influence exploring.
What were Marco Polo's 3 children's name?
joe polo, josh polo. mark polo, dane polo, Cody polo and a sister named Stephanie polo , joe ,josh, mark ,dane,Cody,and Stephanie polo made the game Marco polo because the thought it would be f*kin funny!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT REALLY IT JUST MADE HIM MAD AND HE REPORTED THEM ON THE SCHOOL BULLYING WEBSITE :/
Was Marco polo searching for a new world?
he wasn't exactly looking for a new world but he was looking for a trade route to India as Europe had developed trade with India before their contact with India was lost as the ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople. since they needed the spices,gems,condiments which they imported they started to search for a new route to India thus leading to the discovery to north america, Cuba,west indies, Malaysia etc
What continent did Marco Polo visit and Columbus was trying to reach?
The continent was Asia. However, more specifically, China, then known as 'Cathay, which is part of the Asian continent.
Marco Polo searched overland, through central Asia.
However, Columbus, was searching for the 'Indies' by a west ward sea route. Modern India, and Indonesia are both part of the Asian continent.
Marco Polo discovered a more efficient route to China. While, in China he discovered porcelain, jade, ivory, and more. He also, found interesting that China was so technology advanced when compared to Europe at that time. Marco Polo found these three main things quite of interest: 1.) the Paper Money Currency 2.) the coal 3.) the Imperial Mail (much like the Pony Express)
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the name of his wife was Catherine de Ataide. she had six sons
What year did Marco Polo make the first contact with china?
1215 - 1294 Marco Polo helped deliver Kublai Khans first kid.
Who sponsored Marco Polo's on his Travels?
No one. He went with his father and uncle who were Venice merchants. He was 17 at the time and it took them 4 years to reach China.
Marco went to China, to help the Kublai khan for find new land.
Was Marco polo free to return to Venice whenever he chose?
No, he didn’t have anyone’s consent to return to Venice.
What is a word for to return home As in the sharks return home every year?
Maybe migrate? I can't think of any other term for it.
Donata Badoer was the wife of explorer, Marco Polo, and the daughter of a rich Venetian merchant, Vitale Badoer. Marco and Donata married in 1300 and had three daughters: Fantina, Bellela and Moreta.
