Marco Polo

Who was Marco Polo?

• a merchant from China

• an ambassador from Genoa

• a prisoner in Venice

• a merchant from Venice

Marco Polo was ___ years old when he set off to a long journey in which he was to meet new civilizations and cultures.

On their way, the travellers had to face many obstacles; among the mentioned are:

• extreme weather conditions

• continuous Mongolian attacks

• wild animals

• leprosy

• outlaws

___ was the primary good they traded since it was low in bulk and high in value.

General information about Marco Polo given in this video:

• he had two sons, named Michelangelo and Raffaelo, as to honour the two important Renaissance artists

• he was from Venice

• he was the first to travel so far on the Silk Road

• he got married as soon as he returned to Europe

• in his time, Europeans didn't know paper money

The Silk Road

• communicated the East and the West

• led through Africa to China

• was only open in favorable weather conditions

In his journey, Marco Polo saw and described differences in

• food preparation

• trading methods

• religious practices

• traditions

Back then, China was known as

• Cathay

• Cathy

• Cathie

• Catay

When in China, Marco Polo

• was named the special ambassador

• travelled to Japan and India

• fought against the Mongolian warriors

• wrote his "Book of Wonders"

The Chinese emperor who wanted Marco Polo as his special ambassador was

• Kublai Khan

• Gengis Khan

• Ogodei Khan

• Jochi Khan