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Title: Marco Polo Born1254 Died1324 Born In Italy


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Marco PoloBorn-1254 Died-1324Born In Italy
  • Ashley
  • 10-23-09
  • Mr. Wallace

2
Areas Explored
  • Venice, Italy
  • Ormuz, Iran
  • Beijing, China
  • Hang Chow, China

3
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.

4
Sponsor Country
  • He was sponsored by Italy.

5
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.

6
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.

7
His Route
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