C8 Marco Polo

 





ACTIVITY 2: Read the lesson and answer the following questions.

a) Who was Marco Polo?

Ans. Merchant and an adventurer.


b) When and where was Marco Polo born?

Ans. 1254 in Venice.


c) Why did Marco Polo visit so many cities?

Ans. To know the world.


d) Who accompanied Marco Polo during his visits?

Ans. His father and his uncle.


e) Which features of the Chinese citiesimpressed Marco Polo?

Ans. The wealth and luxury.


f) How did he serve the Chinese Emperor?

Ans. A messenger and a spy.


g) After how many years didMarco Poloreturn toVenice?

Ans. 24 years.


h) What was the effect of the war between Venice and Genoa upon Marco Polo?

Ans. He was jailed.


i)Name the book that contains detailed stories about Marco's journeys.

Ans. The Travels of Marco Polo.


j) Who carried the book, 'The Travels of MarcoPolo'along with him on histravels? Why?

Ans. Christopher Columbus. He was inspired by the book.


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