Marco Polo

In what country was Marco Polo born?

• Italy
• England
• China
• United States

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What is Marco Polo most known for?

• Exploring the South Pacific
• Exploring Egypt's Nile River
• Traveling to China and the far East
• Discovering North America

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What was the trade route between China and Eastern Europe that Marco Polo traveled on called?

• The Desert Road
• The Spice Trail
• The Eastern Path
• The Silk Road

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

• Emperor Zhaozong
• Empress Wen
• Emperor Qin
• Kublai Khan

Who did Marco Polo travel with to China?

• His father and uncle
• His brothers
• His sister and mother
• His aunt and uncle

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

• His journal
• The book "The Travels of Marco Polo"
• Chinese government records
• None of the above

What form of currency (money) did the mongols use that fascinated Marco Polo?

• Gold Coins
• Marbles
• Paper Money
• Jade Statues

Marco Polo was an Italian __________________ believed to have journeyed across Asia.

• explorer

• merchant

• navigator

• writer

When Marco Polo returned to Europe after many years in Asia, European interest in Asia ___________________________.

• grew tremendously

• did not change much

• suffered severely

• became only slightly stronger

How did Marco Polo's travels influence Europe?

• Europeans began to look outside their borders for new sources of trade once they learned of the many treasures that could be found in Asia.

• Marco Polo's stories had very little influence on Europe.

• Many Europeans were frightened of the tales Marco Polo told about Asia.

• Europeans believed that the stories in Marco Polo's book were completely made up.