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Where was Marco Polo born?
Venice, Italy
What innovation did Marco Polo learn about in China?
Paper money
How many years did Marco Polo spend away from Venice?
24 years
What were some of the challenges Marco Polo faced during his journey?
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What did Marco Polo's adventures enable Europeans to learn about?
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Study Notes
- Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy, in 1254.
- His father and uncle were planning a journey to China via the Silk Road when Marco was 17 years old.
- Marco and his family visited significant cities like Jerusalem during their journey, faced challenges like the Hindu Kush mountains and the Gobi Desert.
- In China, Marco lived with Mongol ruler Kublai Khan for many years and learned about innovations like paper money, exotic foods, and the Mongol language.
- Marco ventured further south to explore Myanmar and Vietnam, spending a total of 24 years away from Venice, traveling over 15,000 miles without modern means of transportation.
- Marco's adventures were documented in a book that became a bestseller, enabling Europeans to learn about Asian people, customs, and technologies, including coal, gunpowder, porcelain, and the compass.
- Marco did not discover Asia first but his travels provided Europeans with valuable knowledge about the continent before the Age of Discoveries.
- Marco Polo's adventures inspired young explorers to dream, learn, and explore.
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Test your knowledge about Marco Polo's remarkable travels from Venice to China, his experiences living with Mongol ruler Kublai Khan, and the valuable knowledge he brought back to Europe. Learn about the challenges, innovations, and discoveries made during his 24-year journey.
