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Marco Polo’s Life

Marco Polo’s Life. -His journey around the world -Marco Polo was born on September 15 th , 1254 and died on January 8 th 1324. Where Marco Polo lived. Marco Polo lived in Venice, Italy until he was 17 and after he was 41. He traveled through China, India, and Southwest Asia.

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Marco Polo’s Life

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  1. Marco Polo’s Life -His journey around the world -Marco Polo was born on September 15th, 1254 and died on January 8th 1324.

  2. Where Marco Polo lived • Marco Polo lived in Venice, Italy until he was 17 and after he was 41. • He traveled through China, India, and Southwest Asia.

  3. Why Marco Polo’s Famous • Marco Polo become famous for his journey in Central Asia and China. • Marco Polo was one of the first Europeans to travel to Mongolia and China.

  4. Five Interesting Facts About Marco Polo • In 1271, the Polo’s crossed the Mediterranean Sea. • The Polo’s returned from China with many riches from their trip. • Marco Polo wrote a book that introduced many Europeans to the country of China. • When the Polo’s arrived in Venice from their trip, the city was at war with Genoa. • When the Polo’s returned home Genoese captured and jailed Marco Polo, but in 1299 he was freed from the jail.

  5. A fascination of Marco Polo • We think that Marco Polo would be fascinated by the Printing Press because he wrote a book about his journey and wanted to share it with others. This is what we think Marco Polo would be fascinated by.

  6. Works Cited • "Marco Polo." Kids Discover Dec. 2001: 19. Print. • "World Book." World Book. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2010. <http://www.worldbookonline.com. • http://7uncle.files.wordpress.com/ • http://168.169.1.107:81/cgi/block.cgi?URL=http://www.bcoleman.org/

  7. By: Christina Serianni, Lillee Bellia, and Lindsey Spencer! THE END

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