Marco Polo Born1254 Died1324 Born In Italy

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Marco PoloBorn-1254 Died-1324Born In Italy

• Ashley
• 10-23-09
• Mr. Wallace

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Areas Explored

• Venice, Italy
• Ormuz, Iran
• Beijing, China
• Hang Chow, China

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Facts about areas Explored

• He spent 24 years traveling with his dad and
  uncle.
• He went to China and he visited Kubla Khan in
  Beijing.
• Marco sailed south from Venice, Italy in the
  Mediterranean Sea to the Middle East.

• He was governor of the city Yang Chow for three
  years.
• When Marco went on his first explore discovered
  eye glasses, ice-cream, spaghetti, and the riches
  of Asia.
• When he returned home no one believed his stories
  of the riches he found in Asia.

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Sponsor Country

• He was sponsored by Italy.

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Motives For Exploring

• Marco Polo went to China.
• He went to get gold and silver.
• And other riches from China so he could sell
  them.
• So he could make money for important things he
  needed.

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Historical Impact

• Marco brought back many things such as..
• Wagons for people to ride in.
• Spices for people to cook with.
• And silk for people to use.

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His Route