Duncan 6 - Marco Polo

Where was Marco Polo from?

• China
• Venice, Italy
• Greenland
• Silk Road

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What was the name of Marco's FATHER? 

• Kublai Kahn
• Maffeo
• Nicolo
• Marco Sr.

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Who was Kublai Khan?

• Marco's Indian translator
• Italian Emporer
• Marco's uncle
• Chinese Emporer

Why was Kublai Khan a well liked leader?

• He had the coolest beard in all the land
• He gave to the poor
• He was a fierce soldier who won many battles
• He was tolerant of all traditions, cultures and religions

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Why is it called the Silk Road?

• Because silk was the only thing traded on the road
• It was silky smooth to walk on!
• Silk was the most valuable item to trade
• There were many silk factories along the trade route

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Which desert did Marco Polo have to cross?

• Gobi Desert
• Sahara Desert
• Kalahari Desert
• Itsohot Desert

How did the game of 'Marco Polo' get its name?

• Marco got separated from his family on one of their journeys. They called out his name and he responded with "Polo!" until he was found
• The person who invented the game was a really big fan of Marco Polo

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The Silk road connected which two continents?

• Asia and Africa
• Australia and Europe
• Europe and Asia
• North America and Europe

What animal is Marco referring to when he says, "monstrous water lizards with huge jaws"?

• Crocodile
• Snake
• Piranha
• Shark

What was Kublai Kahn's relationship with Marco Polo like?

• Kublai Kahn despised Marco Polo.
• Kublai Kahn liked Marco Polo.