The Travels of Marco Polo

In what country was Marco Polo born?

• Italy

• England

• China

• United States

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

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

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

Who did Marco Polo travel with to China?

• His father and uncle

• His brothers

• His sister and mother

• His aunt and uncle

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

• 6 months

• 2 weeks

• 3 years

• 2 months

What impressed Marco Polo about China

• The cities were clean

• The wide roads

• the wealth and luxury

• all 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?

• His journal

• The book "The Travels of Marco Polo"

• Chinese government records

• None of the above

Marco Polo's book inspired later explorers like Christopher Columbus

• True

• False