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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 is Marco Polo's adulthood?
When did Marco Polo died and why?
Marco polo died in 1324 on the twenty-second. he died because he caught a bad cold.
What is Marco polos political views?
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and explorer rather than a political figure, so he did not have formal political views. However, his writings reflect a fascination with the governance and culture of the Mongol Empire under Kublai Khan. Polo's observations suggest an appreciation for centralized authority and the effective administration he witnessed, which contrasted with the fragmented political landscape of medieval Europe. His accounts ultimately highlight the complexities of cross-cultural interactions in governance during his time.
What were Marco Polo's physical characteristics?
he sailed acoss the ocean
he went to china
he brought back jewels and other pretty things
Was Marco polo scared on his trip to china and was he scared on his back to Venice Italy?
yes he was freaking out
What was Marco Polo's impact on history?
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.
Did Marco Polo find the printing press?
No. The printing press is invented in Germany in 1436, about 200 years after Marco Polo.
Marco Polo was not an orphan.
His mother died when he was young and he was raised by an aunt and uncle. His father had been traveling in the far east since before he was born and returned when Marco was 15. Two years later, Marco set off with his father, Niccolo Polo, and uncle, Mafffeo Polo, on the 24 year journey that Marco documented in his book.
What is the difference of mansa musa and Marco polo?
hi my name is nita i do not now the anwer is tha they are boy and girl
Where are the wise men mentioned in Marco Polo's journal?
Me and my sister (it was the wise man and wise woman)
How old was Marco polo when he died?
He was around 69 years old when he died. His birthday was September 15th, 1254.
Where to place jack 1997 Ford Explorer?
Open rear door. Open the panel on the left side of the luggage space. Lower the jack enough so it fits under the metal bracket on the lower left side. Screw the jack up until it can't move anymore. The jack ludge goes on the inside of the panel. The two extention rods under the capeted flaps behind the back seats (fold the back seats down, then lift up the carpeted panel to expose them).
Did Marco polo discover eye glasses ice cream spaghetti and the riches of aisa?
yes he did from what i have looked up on many websites
How did Marco Polo's trip to china influence European exploration?
Europeans who read about his travels were inspired to explore.
Why did Marco polo travel to china?
His father and uncle had met with Kublai Khan in China while Marco was a child. He loved hearing their stories about that trip and was determined to go himself.
