Marco Polo

Which Mongol leader did Marco Polo work for?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Shi Huangdi

• Wu Zhao

True or False: Marco Polo utilized the Silk Road to access Asia.

• True

• False

What was Marco Polo's occupation before arriving in China?

• Banker

• Trader/Merchant

• Captain

• Farmer

Marco Polo is discussed in association with China and the Mongols because...

• He went on government missions for the court of Kublai Khan

• He led an Italian force against the Mongols in Eastern Europe

• He was an Italian architect who oversaw the construction of the Great Wall

• He was an advisor to Genghis Khan

True or False: Marco Polo talked about China's great wealth and opulence.

• True

• False

What was the name of Marco Polo's book?

• The Travels of Marco Polo

• Marco's Magnificent Adventures

• Polo's Travels to China

• Marco Polo and the Philosopher's Stone

When did Marco have time to write his book?

• When he was traveling.

• When he was in prison.

• When he was in a war.

• When he returned home.

Marco Polo's account of his travels to Asia led to what?

• a renewed interest in the world outside of Europe

• a trade agreement with China

• Europeans learning how to make silk

• Europeans going on vacation to Asia

True or False: Marco Polo's book inspired later explorers like Christopher Columbus.

• True

• False

Who did Marco Polo travel with to China?

• His father and uncle

• His brothers

• His sister and mother

• His aunt and uncle