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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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Marco Polo is a merchant and an explorer that came from Venice. He also learned some trading techniques from her uncle and father.
Who funded Marco Polo's expedition?
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.
How was Columbus going to get to the land that Marco polo had described in his book?
he went the other way to got to the land to Asia but he really went to the Americas so he got refused and went back and turn the other way
How many men did Marco polo take on his trips?
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What is the airport code for Venice Marco Polo Airport?
The airport code for Venice Marco Polo Airport is VCE.
How do people now about Marco Polos adventure?
People know about Marco Polo's adventure because people recorded adventures and Marco Polo wrote books about his adventure that people read.
Did Marco polo have any slaves?
On his death bed he freed a Tarter slave that may have accompanied him from Asia.
Which kingdom did maroco polo enter when he came to India?
Marco polo enter the Tamil Pandays kingdom when he came to India
How would life be different if Marco Polo hadn't made these discoveries?
Noodles originated in China, and if he didn't bring noodles back to Italy we would not have all the delicious Italian pasta dishes we have today.
Did Marco Polo discover Shambala?
It's probably just a fictional story from Uncharted 2. There is a documentary about the search of Shangri la. That talks about ancient text and cave dwellings in Tibet. There is some truth to the myth but I am not aware of any accounts of Marco Polo ever trying to find the lost city. Clearly Naughty Dog did there research though. Tibetan characters in the game are actually real Tibetan characters.
How did the compass effect exploration?
The compass effected exploration because without it, exploration would not have been possible to the early peoples. The compass was invented in China, and some of the earliest explorers were in Egypt. :)
What can you say 'bout emilda marcos?
that i dont know her nd dat she name sounds weird nd is hard to pronounce
What is the famous road Marco polo traveled along?
The Silk road. Among other things Marco Polo brought to Europe was like gun powder and silk. The Silk road went from Europe cross all Asia to reach China.
Yes, he was merchant who took an extexted trip to China and give the Western world some insight.
Why did Marco Polo explore the Persian Empire?
His father (Niccolò) was a merchant, so Marco was accompanying him to learn the trade. Additionally, since the journey would take years, Marco would not have contact with his father otherwise.
Marco polo lesson plans on writing topic sentences?
Marco Polo was of Italian descent.
Marco Polo was a great traveler, so great he because famous for his travels in Asia and China. sure is
