Marco Polo

In which century did Marco Polo live?

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 13th century

• 12th century

What was unique about Marco Polo's hometown of Venice in relation to trade?

• It was the capital of Italy.

• It was isolated from trade routes.

• It was a hub on the Silk Road.

• It had no trade connections with Asia.

Who did Marco Polo's father and uncle meet in China?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Ming Emperor

• Zheng He

How long did Marco Polo's journey across Asia last?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 24 years

• 20 years

What kind of beasts did Marco Polo claim to have encountered?

• Tigers, crocodiles, and rhinos

• Giant spiders and talking birds

• Unicorns and phoenixes

• Dragons and griffins

What was one reason for skepticism about Marco Polo's stories?

• They included too many details about Europe.

• They lacked mention of Chinese tea and chopsticks.

• They were too mundane.

• They were all proven to be true.

What major event happened during Marco Polo's return to Venice?

• The death of Kublai Khan

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The discovery of America

• The beginning of the Renaissance

What was the impact of the Silk Road's loss?

• It ended trade between Europe and Asia.

• It led to the Age of Exploration.

• It had no significant impact.

• It isolated China from the rest of the world.

Who was inspired by Marco Polo's travels?

• Marco Polo himself

• Christopher Columbus

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Alexander the Great

What did Marco Polo claim about his stories?

• They were entirely made up by his co-author.

• He didn't tell half of what he saw.

• He regretted telling them.

• They were mostly fictional.