Marco Polo Presentation

Marco Polo. What he is known for. Marco’s Book. Marco polo timeline. Marco Polo Timeline. Mapof marco polo’s travels. His Impact. Did Marco Polo really make it to China? What's Going On. What’s Going On. Impact on Today. Sources.

A Venetian trader and explorer Famous for his worldwide travels One of the first Westerners to travel the Silk Road to China Known as il milione ('the man with a million stories'). Spent 17 years in China The Khan sent Marco on official tours of his empire.

1254- Marco Polo is born 1271- Nicolo (Marco’s father), Maffeo (Marco’s Uncle), and Marco set out on their journey 1275- The Polos arrive at the palace of Kublai Khan 1292- The Polos set sail for home 1294- Kublai Khan dies.

1295- The Polos return to Venice 1296- Marco Polo Captured in Battle 1298- Marco Polo tell his story 1324- Marco Polo dies.

Did not mention anything about tea drinking Calligraphy The binding of women’s feet to keep them small The Great Wall of China.

Marco Polo’s work considered the precursor of scientific geography Inspiration in the 20th C for the Exploration of outer space Inspiration for Int’l trade between the east and west.