Biography - Marco Polo

In what country was Marco Polo born?

• England

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• Italy

When was Marco Polo born?

• 1172

• 1254

• 1344

• 1430

• 1490

What is Marco Polo most known for?

• Exploring the South Pacific

• Exploring the Louisiana Territory and the Pacific Northwest

• Traveling to China and the Far East

• First European to sail from Europe to India by going around Africa

• Led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe

What was the trade route between China and Eastern Europe called?

• The Desert Road

• The Spice Trail

• Incense Route

• The Silk Road

• The Eastern Path

Who was the leader of China during Marco Polo's travels?

• Emperor Zhaozong

• Emperor Huizong

• Kublai Khan

• Empress Wu

• Genghis Khan

Who did Marco Polo travel with to China?

• His father and uncle

• His two brothers

• His sister and mother

• His aunt and uncle

• No one

Around how long did it take for Marco Polo to travel to China?

• 2 weeks

• 2 months

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 3 years

What impressed Marco Polo about China?

• The cities were clean

• Wide roads in the cities

• Large engineering projects like the Grand Canal

• All of the above

• None of the above

True or False: Marco Polo met the Emperor of China and even worked for him as a messenger and spy.

• True

• False

How do we know about the adventures and travels of Marco Polo?

• From official recordings of the Chinese government

• From a book called 'The Travels of Marco Polo'

• From Marco Polo's journal

• All of the above

• None of the above