The Age Of Discovery - Marco Polo

The video discusses Marco Polo's significant journey to the East at age 17, emphasizing his role as a merchant and diplomat rather than an explorer. His detailed descriptions of the East's wealth and wonders greatly influenced European imagination and inspired explorers like Columbus to embark on their voyages.

What age did Marco Polo begin his journey to the East?

• 15

• 21

• 17

• 19

What was Marco Polo's primary occupation during his travels?

• Navigator

• Cartographer

• Explorer

• Merchant

What was one of the goals of Marco Polo's mission to China?

• To find new spices

• To convert Mongol leaders to Christianity

• To establish trade routes

• To map new territories

How did Marco Polo's accounts influence Christopher Columbus?

• They made him focus on the Americas

• They led him to explore Africa

• They inspired him to sail westward

• They discouraged him from exploring

Which book was particularly important to Columbus?

• The Travels of Marco Polo

• The Odyssey

• The Art of War

• The Iliad