Marco Polo

Where was Marco Polo from?

• China
• Venice, Italy
• Greenland
• Silk Road

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What was the name of Marco's FATHER? 

• Kublai Kahn
• Maffeo
• Nicolo
• Marco Sr.

What was the name of Marco Polo's book?

• The Travels of Marco Polo
• Marco's Magnificent Adventures
• Polo's Travels to China
• Marco Polo and the Philosopher's Stone

How old was Marco when he finally met his father and uncle?

• 12
• 8
• 27
• 15

Who was Kublai Khan?

• Marco's Indian translator
• Italian Emporer
• Marco's uncle
• Chinese Emporer

Why was Kublai Khan a well liked leader?

• He had the coolest beard in all the land
• He gave to the poor
• He was a fierce soldier who won many battles
• He was tolerant of all traditions, cultures and religions

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Why is it called the Silk Road?

• Because silk was the only thing traded on the road
• It was silky smooth to walk on!
• Silk was the most valuable item to trade
• There were many silk factories along the trade route

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Which desert did Marco Polo have to cross?

• Gobi Desert
• Sahara Desert
• Kalahari Desert
• Itsohot Desert

What job did Marco Polo have to do for Kublai Khan?

• He trained Kublai Khan's army of soldiers
• He was Kublai Khan's personal translator
• He was a messenger and spy throughout China
• He was Kublai Khan's accountant

What inspired the Polos' journey across the Silk Road to China?

• They were interested in the lands that produced the goods they traded in
• They really wanted to try fried rice
• They received a personal invitation from Kublai Khan
• They wanted to buy the silk directly from China and sell it back home in Venice