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    Marco Polo was a renowned explorer in the medieval era and he wrote the work in which most of our past understanding of the regions is remembered today. He was born in 1252 in Venice and later deceased in Venice at the age of 70 in 1352. The reason he so is so famous and remembered today is because he reached the farthest on his 24 year journey down the silk road reaching extents of China and Mongolian empire. To begin with Marco Polo was born into a wealthy family who was known for their travels

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    Marco Polo Hero vs. Villain Essay Marco Polo should be displayed as a hero in your museum exhibit. #1 reason why is because of the many adventures he went on, although he enslaved people to be warriors/fighter for war he still let them free after the battles. If he wasn’t a hero he wouldn’t have let any of the men free, but he did. He’s also a hero cause he inspired and influenced a lot of people to be explorers like Christopher Columbus or the European Mapmakers. Polo traveled and discovered

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    Marco Polo Marco Polo was born in Venice Italy around 1254. The Polos were a merchant family and made most of their money by trading with people in Asia. His father Nicolo would often travel to Asia with Marco’s uncle Maffeo leaving his wife and son in Venice. Marco Polo’s mom died while his father was away on a trip and Marco went to go live with his uncle Marco. While staying with his uncle Marco started to learn how to be a merchant. When his father returned from his trip he brought word that

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    The introduction of the spanish discoverers revealed how the native americans’ lives would be changed due to enslavement, forced religion, and the destruction of their homes. If it wasn’t for the story of Marco Polo “visiting” the Indies describing the place as a heaven on earth, the place were incredible riches are stored, where there are villages of gold, then there would never have been an interest in finding a new trade route. Which never would have brought about the discovery of the Americas

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    Allegory in Invisible Cities Italo Calvino’s extraordinary story, Invisible Cities is a literary accomplishment. Invisible Cities contains of an impressive display of discussions between Marco Polo, the legendary Venetian explorer, and Kublai Khan, the famous Conqueror. The two settled in Kublai Khan’s garden and Marco Polo details, or for all one knows invents, depictions of several wonderful cities. Considering these cities are not ever actually seen, yet only recounted, they are unnoticeable to the

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    In Marco Polo’s time, Europe needed some inspiration. Marco Polo helped Europe get a stronger economy, and inspired Europe to trade with other countries. He had a huge influence on later explorers, such as Christopher Columbus. His book, The Travels of Marco Polo, described his experiences with Kublai Khan (Genghis Khan’s grandson), and his travels through Asia. It started an interest in exploring and trading with other countries. Even though many people thought his book had many lies, it was still

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    such as, Ibn Batuta, Christopher Columbus and other great people. But, I have a great tale to tell about a man by the name Marco Polo. Now most of you would think of the pool game when you shout “Marco!” the others call “Polo!” Well it actually relates to the man himself, Marco actually got separated from his family and responded with "Polo" as they called for him with "Marco!" Marco’s early life began without him know much about his dad, who was also a traveller, and his journeys revolved mostly

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    In 1260, Nicolo and Maffeo Polo set forth on their first journey to the East. After traveling from the East to the land of the Tartar they reached the Kublai Khan court. The Khan questioned them about the Catholic faith and asked them to return to Europe and request the pope to send missionaries. However, when the two explorers returned they learned that Pope Clement was dead. After that discovery they also revealed Nicolo’s wife had died while giving birth to a son, who is now in his teenage

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    Source One: The principal substance of the material is about how the present day globalization is homologous to the conveyance of messages during Genghis Khan’s era and how Genghis Khan was a salient benefactor to the conception of globalization. Some bias for the article is how the writer of the article stated “...his contributions to the integration of ethnicities and civilizations cannot be ignored,” this is bias due to the fact that the writer is only conveying the message that Genghis Khan

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    Have you ever wondered how the land you live on was discovered? Explorers have wandered the face of the Earth since the beginning of time, claiming their territories, deepening their roots, expanding their borders, and securing their land. Humans have explored the most distant parts of the world and are still discovering new territories as we explore our universe and space. The desire to discover is rooted in all of us whether it is for fame, fortunes, or for satisfying curiosity. As a result, great

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