Who was responsible for stirring European interest in China prior to the age of discovery?

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Who was responsible for stirring European interest in China prior to the age of discovery?

2006-09-17 07:49:30 · 4 answers · asked by iluvhipos 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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marco polo for bringing silk and spices and many other type of food. he also brought in types of animals and weapons, as well as the legendary "art of war" book that fascinated the military generals as well.

2006-09-17 07:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Traders who traveled the overland route known as the Silk Road.

2006-09-17 07:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The Dutch were there before the Portuguese so they are responsible

2006-09-17 11:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by William E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

marco polo. trade/

2006-09-17 08:43:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋