Marco Polo Born 1254 Died 1324 Where Venice, Italy

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Marco PoloBorn- 1254 Died- 1324Where- Venice,
Italy

• By Sophia
• Date 10/23/09
• Teacher Mr. Wallace

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Areas Explored

• Marco Polo explored Asia and Cathay (China)
• His journey through Asia lasted 24 years
• He first traveled to Asia at the age of 17
• Marco went with his father to see Kublai Khan
• Marco wrote about his extensive travels through
  Asia

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Sponsor Country

• Marco Polos sponsor country was in Italy
• Here is a picture of their flag

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Motives for Exploring

• Marco went on these trips to find
• Coal
• Gunpowder
• Printing
• Paper
• Money
• Silk

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Historical Impact

• Marco was famous for his book that he wrote about
  his journeys.
• He was also one of the first Europeans to travel
  across Asia through China
• The first traveler to trace the route of
  longitude of Asia.
• He was very brave.

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