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Marco Polo
 ● A famous quote from Marco polo is
“My heart beats as much as I can breathe”

Marco Polo explored for china

 Marco Polo was born in Venice Italy

“Before the September 15, 1254

Although he was born to a wealthy
Exploration” Venetian merchant family, much of
Polo's childhood was spent
parentless, and he was raised by
an extended family. Polo's mother
died when he was young, and his
father and uncle, successful jewel
merchants Niccolo and Maffeo
Polo, were in Asia for much of
Polo's youth.
 Marco Polo traveled extensively with his
“Exploration” family, journeying from Europe to Asia from
1271 to 1295 and remaining in China for 17
of those years. His trips were funded by
Kublai Khan an emperor.The Polos were
not the first Europeans to reach China in
the east but Marco Polo's travels were
inspiring and he wrote about the
landscapes, the Middle Eastern people, and
details about the Mongol empire. These
descriptions gave many Europeans their
first look at the civilizations to the east.His
father and uncle came with him on his
trips.Marco and his father and uncle
eventually landed at china where they
stayed for 17 years.-
“Exploration Outcomes” Marco polo discovered landscapes and middle
easern people.

Europe was not the only one that positively

affected by Marco Polo's travels.
Unsurprisingly, China, too, was affected in a
positive manner. Marco Polo had introduced
gunpowder to the Chinese. ... With trade
between Europe and China, the Europeans
were introduced to citrus fruits, spices, and
other newly seen goods.

The biggest difficulty that Marco Polo faced

was crossing the vast distance and harsh
terrain between Venice and China.

He died on January 8, 1324, in Venice italy

his cause of death is unknown.
 ● HE BEGAN HIS ADVENTURES AS A
“Did you know TEENAGER. …
that…” ● HE WASN'T THE FIRST EUROPEAN
TO EXPLORE CHINA. ...
● HE TRAVELLED 15,000 MILES OVER
THE COURSE OF 24 YEARS. ...
● HE DICTATED HIS LIFE STORY TO A
ROMANCE WRITER DURING A STINT
IN JAIL. ...
● HE INTRODUCED EUROPE TO THE
CONCEPT OF PAPER MONEY …