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Marco Polo was a noted explorer who was famous for traveling China's Silk Road. He chronicled his journey in his book The Travels of Marco Polo.
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Fast Facts:
- Timeline: 1254-1324
- Lived for 17 years in China
- Employed by Kublai Khan
- Governor of Yangzhou for a time
- Fought against the Genoese but was captured
- In prison he wrote an account of his adventures in The Travels of Marco Polo
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Brief Background
Marco Polo is generally considered to be born in Venice in 1254. He was raised in a family of merchants who conducted trade in the East.At the age of 17, Polo embarked on his journey along the Silk Road with his father and uncle. When he arrived in China, Polo gained favor with emperor Kublai Khan and was appointed as a governor of Yangzhou for three years.
According to Polo, he and his family had asked several times to be allowed to go home, but Kublai Khan denied them passage out of China. Eventually Polo was granted permission to leave, and he returned to Venice, where he got married, had three children and died at the age of 70.
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Marco Polo Questions
What was Marco Polo's lasting affect on society? 1 AnswerBEST: A fun little game that we play when someone in the household is looking for another family member. We laugh like idiots every time one of us locates the... read more
What were the journey's of Marco Polo? 1 AnswerHere is a map of his journeys here http://www.silk-road.com/maps/images/polomap.jpg The silk road refers to the actual fabric of silk, it was a trading commodi... read more
What were the names of the ships Marco Polo I need to know for a report. 1 AnswerMany ships have been named after Marco Polo if that's what you're referring to. Perhaps the most famous is the Marco Polo was a clipper that was built in 1851 ... read more
what is the name of the ship(s) marco polo sailed on 1 AnswerMarco Polo's several ships are not named in any of the histories or articles that I have been able to find. One of the ships was in such bad shape that it was "... read more
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Marco Polo Timeline
- 1254: Born Venice, Italy
- 1271: Left for China with his father and uncle
- 1275: Arrived in China and spent 17 years in Kublai Hahn's realm
- 1292: Left China
- 1298: Captain of a Venitian galley. Participated in battle between Venice & Genoa
- 1298: Taken prisoner
- 1324: Died at almost 70 years old
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Marco Polo Satire and Humor
- YouTube: Stewie Plays Marco Polo (Time: 0:23)
- Answer Bag: How the Game Marco Polo Got Its Name
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@anthxnyJE i hope u dont mean that wack ass marco polo they came out wit...lmao
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"I did not tell half of what i saw,for i knew i would not be belived" -Marco Polo 1324
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#musicmonday Marco polo - soulja boy tell em & bow woe
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Inédito, minha mãe na piscina com a gente :] Brincando de marco polo! hihihi..
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Neu: Lenk,F.:Marco Polo und der Geheimbund - http://www.yagma.de/de/Buecher/Lenk-Fabian-1446369 yagma.de
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