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you know, the explorer, Marco Polo

2007-01-23 10:29:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities History

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Polo

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2007-01-23 11:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by ajtheactress 7 · 2 0

Marco Polo (September 15, 1254 – January 8, 1324) Venetian trader and explorer who gained fame for his worldwide travels, recorded in the book Il Milione ("The Million" or The Travels of Marco Polo).

Polo, together with his father Niccolò and his uncle Maffeo, was one of the first Westerners to travel the Silk Road to China (which was then called Cathay) and visit the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, Kublai Khan (grandson of Genghis Khan).

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2007-01-23 20:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by catzpaw 6 · 0 0

Marco Polo is famous for his travels through Asia. He was one of the first Europeans to travel into Mongolia and China. He became famous for his book that told the story of his travels along the Silk Road to China.

He was born in Venice, Italy around 1254. In 1271, when he was 17 years old, he traveled to Asia with his father and uncle. On this journey, he became a favorite of Kublai Khan, the Mongol Emperor. He roamed through Mongolia and China for 17 years. He traveled farther into China than any European had gone before. Finally, he took a ride to Persia and then back home. In all, he was gone for 24 years!

When he returned to Venice in 1295, he became a popular storyteller. People gathered at his home to hear his stories of his travels in the Far East.

In 1298, there was a conflict between Venice and Genoa. Polo was captured by the Genoese and imprisoned by them. While in jail, Marco dictated the story of his travels to a writer who published the book, The Travels of Marco Polo. The book helped to make Europeans very interested in trading with China and the Far East, and that led to the explorations of Columbus and many others who were searching for a quicker way to sail to China and India.

Marco Polo died in 1324.

Esp

2007-01-24 01:35:37 · answer #3 · answered by Esp 2 · 0 0

He wrote "The Travels Of Marco Polo" detailing his experiences while travelling with his uncles in China.

2007-01-23 10:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Marco Polo discovered eye glasses, ice-cream, spaghetti, and the riches of Asia! When he returned, no one believed his stories of the riches he found in Asia. he basically traveled with his father to asia and discovered new things

2007-01-23 10:35:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Because he is known for the discovery of asia since he came all the way from italy. And some says he imported noodles from china back to italy where medieval chefs paved the way in making a cuisine called "Pasta".

2016-03-28 23:19:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

That game you play with your eyes closed and call out Marco Polo.Honestly,I bet that's what he's most known for.

2007-01-23 10:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by rebel_gurl002 4 · 0 1

The Silk Road

2007-01-23 10:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by Gloryana 3 · 0 1

He wrote a book describing his supposed travels to China--he may have been lying, but his book introduced many Europeans to the outlay of China.

2007-01-23 10:35:51 · answer #9 · answered by angel_deverell 4 · 1 0

MARCO POLO ACTUALLY BROUGHT PASTA TO ITALY (AND THEREFORE THE WESTERN WORLD) FROM EAST! HOW MANY PEOPLE KNOW THAT?

2007-01-23 10:43:32 · answer #10 · answered by malejisa 2 · 1 0

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