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Grade 4 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Marco Polo
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
Marco Polo was one of the first and most famous Europeans to travel to Asia
during the Middle Ages. During his 24-year journey that was along the Silk Road,
reaching China and Mongolia. Marco Polo was born around 1254 into
a Venetian merchant family. His father, Niccolo, and his uncle Maffeo were jewel
merchants. The Polo brothers took 17-year-old Marco with them to Asia.
The Polos traveled through Armenia, Persia, and Afghanistan. The journey
took three to four years; finally, the Polos reached Beijing and met Kublai
Khan. Marco immersed himself in Chinese culture, learning
the language and taking notes of customs. The Khan
was impressed and appointed Marco as special envoy
This position allowed Marco to travel Tibet, Burma
and India. Over the years, Marco was promoted to
governor of a great Chinese city, and to an official
seat on the Khan’s Privy Council. Through it all, he
was impressed with the empire’s paper money,
efficient communication system, coal burning and
porcelain. The Polos stayed in China for 17 years.
Eventually, the Polos made it back to Venice. r being gone for 24
Afte people did not recognize them. His writings are years, wn as "The Travels of
kno Polo." Therefore, Polo went on to start a Marco s, marry, and father
busines daughters. Polo died in 1324. The three his book proved vital
information in to
European geographic understanding and inspired countless explorers.

Answer each question.

1. What do you know about Marco Polo’s early life?
2. How long did they stay in China and what did they do there?
3. What of the Empire’s things impressed Marco Polo?
4. What did he do when he came back to Venice?
5. What is the name of his famous book?

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Grade 4 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Marco Polo
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
Marco Polo was one of the first and most famous Europeans to travel to Asia
during the Middle Ages. During his 24-year journey that was along the Silk Road,
reaching China and Mongolia. Marco Polo was born around 1254 into
a Venetian merchant family. His father, Niccolo, and his uncle Maffeo were jewel
merchants. The Polo brothers took 17-year-old Marco with them to Asia.
The Polos traveled through Armenia, Persia, and Afghanistan. The journey
took three to four years; finally, the Polos reached Beijing and met Kublai
Khan. Marco immersed himself in Chinese culture, learning
the language and taking notes of customs. The Khan
was impressed and appointed Marco as special envoy
This position allowed Marco to travel Tibet, Burma
and India. Over the years, Marco was promoted to
governor of a great Chinese city, and to an official
seat on the Khan’s Privy Council. Through it all, he
was impressed with the empire’s paper money,
efficient communication system, coal burning and
porcelain. The Polos stayed in China for 17 years.
Eventually, the Polos made it back to Venice. r being gone for 24
Afte people did not recognize them. His writings are years, wn as "The Travels of
kno Polo." Therefore, Polo went on to start a Marco s, marry, and father
busines daughters. Polo died in 1324. The three his book proved vital
information in to
European geographic understanding and inspired countless explorers.

Answer each question.

1. What do you know about Marco Polo’s early life?
Marco Polo was born around 1254 into a Venetian merchant family. His
father, Niccolo, and his uncle Maffeo were jewel merchants. The Polo
brothers took 17-year-old Marco with them to Asia. The Polos traveled
through Armenia, Persia, and Afghanistan. Finally, the Polos reached Beijing
and met Kublai Khan.
2. How long did Polos stay in China and what did Marco do there?
 The Polos stayed in China for 17 years. Marco immersed himself in Chinese
culture, he learned the language and took the notes of customs. The Khan
was impressed and appointed Marco as special envoy. Marco travelled Tibet,
Burma and India, over the years, Marco was promoted to the governor of a
great Chinese city, and to an official seat on the Khan’s Privy Council.
3. What of the Empire’s things that impressed Marco Polo?
Marco was impressed with the empire’s paper money, efficient
communication system, coal burning and porcelain.
4. What did he do when he came back to Venice?
When he came back to Venice Marco started a business, got married, and
had three daughters.
5. What is the name of his famous book?
“The Travels of Marco Polo”
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