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Marco Polo . An exploratory PowerPoint Created by Jacqueline Dudley. Start. Have you ever traveled somewhere new? Or been outside the country? Have you ever wanted to??. http://www.epi-marketing.com/images/g_suitcase.jpg.
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Marco Polo An exploratory PowerPoint Created by Jacqueline Dudley Start
Have you ever traveled somewhere new? Or been outside the country? Have you ever wanted to?? http://www.epi-marketing.com/images/g_suitcase.jpg 600 Years ago, there were people juts like you who wanted to explore the world. Go Back Continue
Remember: http://www.glpassociates.com/images1/SafariMan.gif An explorer is someone who investigates unknown regions. Do some brainstorming. Take three minutes to think of as many explorers as you can! Done Brainstorming Go Back
Did you think of Marco Polo? This PowerPoint allows you to become an explorer by inviting you to explore unknown facts about Marco Polo and discover his discoveries. http://www.integratedconsultants.com/images/magnifyingGlass.jpg Go Back Continue
Birth and Early Life http://www.geckostock.co.uk/tiny/RSI1b8ronfro_Italy_and_Sicily_outline_m.jpg Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. His father was away exploring the Mongolian empire until Marco Polo turned 15. In 1271 when Marco Polo was 17, he left Venice to explore the Mongolian empire with his uncle and his father. Venice What’s Mongolia? Go Back Continue
The Mongolian Empire Genghis Khan was the powerful ruler who united the entire Mongol empire and began massive expansion of the empire. Kublai Khan was his grandson. http://www.bcoleman.org/mongolia/jpgs/mongolia_map.jpg The Mongolian empire was extremely short lived, lasting only 185 years. Despite its short life, the Mongolian empire was extremely massive. The Mongolians were an extremely cruel people. They destroyed other civilizations and attacked towns to obtain power and land. http://www.theblisspages.com/images/genghis_sm.jpg Back to Polo
The Journey What’s the Silk Road? Marco Polo traveled with his father and his uncle. They took the silk road through Mongolia. Their final destination was the capitol to meet Kublai Khan who is also called the Great Khan. In 1275 the Polos arrived in the capitol. They had traveled 5600 miles. http://www.pierluigiandreoni.it/imgs/marco2.jpg Go Back Continue
The Silk Road Back to Polo http://www.rogerwendell.com/images/silkroad/silkroad_map.jpg The silk road is the most famous trade route in China. It started in 220 b.c. The silk road’s 7000 mile route allowed China to trade their silk for valuable Indian spices and European goods.
Marco and The Khan Marco Polo and the Great Khan became instant comrades. Khan appointed Polo to high administrative positions in his empire. He was an official of the Privy Council and a tax inspector. http://www.ibnjaldun.com/fileadmin/plantilla/fotosenr/perso/Marco_Polo.jpg Go Back Continue
Leaving Mongolia The Polos stayed in the Mongolian empire for 17 years. During this time they made great amounts of money in the form of jewels and gold . Kublai Khan allowed the Polos to leave on one condition: that Polo escort a Persian Princess. http://webusers.warwick.net/~u1019306/myblenderimages/jewels-byrjt2004.jpg Go Back Continue
The Return Journey • http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/nina.jpg The journey home took 2 years. Almost 600 people died on the journey home. Marco Polo was one of 18 people to survive the long trip back to Italy. Go Back Continue
The Return 3 years after returning to Europe, Marco Polo published The Travels of Marco Polo which describes the lands, cultures, and people Polo encountered in the Mongolian Empire. http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/1513/11497363.JPG Go Back Continue
What have you learned? http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/images/question.jpg To remember what you have learned, practice these questions. See if you can correctly identify what word should go in the blank. You may pull out a sheet of paper to write down the questions and the answers if you think this will help you. Begin Filling in the Blanks Go Back
Marco Polo was born in _____. (The answer is a year) Answer Hint
Birth and Early Life http://www.geckostock.co.uk/tiny/RSI1b8ronfro_Italy_and_Sicily_outline_m.jpg Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. His father was away exploring the Mongolian empire until Marco Polo turned 15. In 1271 when Marco Polo was 17, he left Venice to explore the Mongolian empire with his uncle and his father. Venice Back to Question
answer Marco Polo was born in 1254 Next Question
Marco Polo’s father and uncle were __________. (occupation) Answer Hint
Birth and Early Life http://www.geckostock.co.uk/tiny/RSI1b8ronfro_Italy_and_Sicily_outline_m.jpg Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. His father was away exploring the Mongolian empire until Marco Polo turned 15. In 1271 when Marco Polo was 17, he left Venice to explore the Mongolian empire with his uncle and his father. Venice Back to Question
answer Marco Polo’ Next Question
Marco Polo is from _____________. (Province, Country) Answer Hint
Birth and Early Life http://www.geckostock.co.uk/tiny/RSI1b8ronfro_Italy_and_Sicily_outline_m.jpg Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. His father was away exploring the Mongolian empire until Marco Polo turned 15. In 1271 when Marco Polo was 17, he left Venice to explore the Mongolian empire with his uncle and his father. Venice Back to Question
answer Marco Polo is from Venice, Italy. Next Question
Marco Polo explored ________. Answer Hint
Birth and Early Life http://www.geckostock.co.uk/tiny/RSI1b8ronfro_Italy_and_Sicily_outline_m.jpg Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. His father was away exploring the Mongolian empire until Marco Polo turned 15. In 1271 when Marco Polo was 17, he left Venice to explore the Mongolian empire with his uncle and his father. Venice Back to Question
answer Marco Polo explored the Mongolian Empire which is present day China. Next Question
Marco Polo met and became friends with _______ Khan who was also called _________. Answer Hint
Marco and The Khan Marco Polo and the Great Khan became instant comrades. Khan appointed Polo to high administrative positions in his empire. He was an official of the Privy Council and a tax inspector. http://www.ibnjaldun.com/fileadmin/plantilla/fotosenr/perso/Marco_Polo.jpg Back to Question
answer Marco Polo met and became friends with Kublai Khan who was also called the Great Khan. Next Question
The _______ was the trade route between Europe to Asia. Answer Hint
The Silk Road Back to Question http://www.rogerwendell.com/images/silkroad/silkroad_map.jpg The silk road is the most famous trade route in China. It started in 220 b.c. The silk road’s 7000 mile route allowed China to trade their silk for valuable Indian spices and European goods.
answer The Silk Road was the trade route between Europe to Asia. Next Question
It took ______ years for Polo to get back to Italy. Nearly _____ people died on the voyage. Answer Hint
The Return Journey • http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/nina.jpg The journey home took 2 years. Almost 600 people died on the journey home. Marco Polo was one of 18 people to survive the long trip back to Italy. Back to Question
answer It took 2 years and nearly 600 people died on the voyage. Next Question
The _________ lasted only 185 years, but was extremely powerful and cruel. Answer Hint
The Mongolian Empire Genghis Khan was the powerful ruler who united the entire Mongol empire and began massive expansion of the empire. Kublai Khan was his grandson. http://www.bcoleman.org/mongolia/jpgs/mongolia_map.jpg The Mongolian empire was extremely short lived, lasting only 185 years. Despite its short life, the Mongolian empire was extremely massive. The Mongolians were an extremely cruel people. They destroyed other civilizations and attacked towns to obtain power and land. http://www.theblisspages.com/images/genghis_sm.jpg Back to Question
answer The Mongolian Empire lasted only 185 years, but was extremely powerful and cruel. Go On
Now that you have finished the practice questions you can either go back to the beginning of the PowerPoint to Review it all again OR you can begin the final quiz. I want to go back to the Beginning I want to start the Quiz
How old was Marco Polo when he first began his explorations? A. 19 C. 17 B. 16 D. 18 Click on your answer to find out if you are right or wrong.
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In what century did Marco Polo explore China? A. 12th C. 11th B. 13th D. 14th
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What famous route did Marco Polo and his father take to get to and through the Mongolian Empire? A. The Silk Road C. The Trail of Tears B. Mediterranean Sea D. The Silk Path
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Where is Marco Polo from? A. Sicily C. Venice B. Florence D. London
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