Marco Polo's info
Marco Polo's life and his journeys
Marco polo bio and Journeys
Thursday, Jan 28, 2016, 08:15 PM
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Biographical information
Source-http://www.biography.com/people/marco-polo-9443861#synopsis
What did he sail for/ Who financed his voyages?
Marco polo sailed because he was trying to find a sea route to asia and then he called the indians the americas.
Marco polo was financed to Khubilai. Khubilai was sent on a official business to the port city,of Hangzhou,so he had marco polo journyed across land China and into present day- Myanmar.
Source-http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/marco-polo
What are the circumstances of his death?
Source-http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/marco-polo
Why is he historically significant?
Source-http://www.livescience.com/27513-marco-polo.html
Answer to EQ
Columbus sailed in an expedition with three ships.Columbus captained a ship called the Santa Maria.Two months after setting sell they landed on the caribbean islands off southeastern north america.Columbus believed he was in Asia.Columbus wrecked his ship on the return voyage.This did not deter Columbus.He continued to sail with three successful voyages including the main land that we now call home.
Source-http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/columbus.shtml