MARCO POLO

WHO IS MY EXPLORER?

• Born 1245 in Venice, Italy.
• His father and uncle were in Asia to trade for 14 years when he was growing up.
• His mother died when he was a baby and he was raised by relatives.
• Marco Polo was 17 when he was going to Asia with his uncle and dad to trade.
• He died in 1324 when he was 41

WHAT DID MY EXPLORER DO?

• Was 17 when he travelled with his father and uncle to Asia to sell and trade goods.
• Very good friends with Kubla Khan who the Emperor.
• Worked in Kubla Khan's service for 17 years on Asia.
• Discovered new lands in Asia and other places with lots of spices and jewels.
• Became very rich.

WHERE DID MY EXPLORER DO HIS EXPLORING?

• He went all around Asia.
• Marco Polo's travels took him to countries that we now call China, Afghanistan, the Gobi Desert and Turkey (the Mongol Empire).
• South East Asia.

WHEN DID MY EXPLORER GO EXPLORING?

• He left for Asia in 1271 with his father and uncle.
• He worked for the Kubla Khan from 1275-1292.

WHY DID MY EXPLORE GO EXPLORING

• Kubla Kahn sent Marco on trips around the Mongolian Empire because the great ruler wanted to know more about the land he claimed and its people.
• They travelled throughout South East Asia and saw many lands were rich with silks in jewels.
• Inspired by his father and uncle.

HOW DID MY EXPLORE EXPLORE?

• He needed supplies, food, warm, clothing, and maps for discovering.
• He also travelled by foot and climbing.
• He went on big ships with lots of people to help him.

HOW DID THINGS CHANGE IN THE WORLD AFTER MY EXPLORER EXPLORE IT?

• Polo wrote a book called "The Discoveries of the World".
• His book inspired Christopher Columbus to travel to these lands.
• His book taught people about Asia.

REFLECTIVE COMMENT

• He is a communicator because he communicated to his workers and he wrote a book.
• He was knowledgeable about Asia and exploring.

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