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Marco Polo Born-September 1254 Died- January 1324

Marco Polo Born-September 1254 Died- January 1324. Power point Presented By: Melissa S. Areas Marco Polo Explored. Cathay Armenia Persia Afghanistan The Pamir's Silk Road China. Facts About Marco Polo. Marco Polo was born in Venice 1254 and died there in 1324

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Marco Polo Born-September 1254 Died- January 1324

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  1. Marco Polo Born-September 1254 Died- January 1324 Power point Presented By: Melissa S.

  2. Areas Marco Polo Explored • Cathay • Armenia • Persia • Afghanistan • The Pamir's • Silk Road • China

  3. Facts About Marco Polo • Marco Polo was born in Venice 1254 and died there in 1324 • Marco Polo was 6 when his uncle set out for Cathay for the first time • When Marco Polo was 15, his father and uncle set out for Cathay a second time and decided to bring him • He is the most famous westerner who traveled on the Silk Road • He excelled all the other travelers with his determination, his writing, and his influence • Marco Polo’s journey through Asia lasted 24 years. He traveled China and came back to tell the tale which became the best travelogue • Constantinople was the one who let Marco Polo travel to Asia

  4. Why Marco Polo Traveled to Asia • Marco Polo was going to help China and Kublai Khan. • He was going to find riches with his uncle and father • He was going to help Kublai Khan find new land

  5. Historical Impact • Marco Polo was famous for his trip to Asia • He was famous for a book that he wrote about his travels • He was famous for traveling past Mongolia and China • He was famous for traveling the Silk Road

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