https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig en-us 2021-07-01 00:12:22 UTC 2021-07-11 10:09:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632462580 Yes the city of Kinsay still exists now and is called Hangzhou]]> 2021-07-01 00:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632462580 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632464157 2021-07-01 00:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632464157 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632464465 Kinsay still exists now and is known as Hangzhou.]]> 2021-07-01 00:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632464465 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632464645 2021-07-01 00:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632464645 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632465447 Many scholars believe Polo's descriptions of the city to be an exaggeration.]]> 2021-07-01 00:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632465447 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632466400 2021-07-01 00:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632466400 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632468226 Polo's description of Kinsey is accurate with its many pavilions, bridges, temples and spacious lake for boating, is beautifully preserved still. 

A city of heaven. ]]> 2021-07-01 00:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632468226 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632468434 The features he mentions - like hot springs, streams, lakes, housing, etc - are largely accurate but still contentious because of the lack of regard he had for Chinese culture and living, as well as a somewhat inflated sense of importance in his writings. There are also some exaggerations of sizing in some areas, so his being correct in some areas is slightly overlooked for those reasons.]]> 2021-07-01 00:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632468434 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632469938 City of Hangzhou, previously known as city of Kinsay ]]> 2021-07-01 00:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632469938 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632470020 City of Hangzhou]]> 2021-07-01 00:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632470020 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632470590 He describes the abbeys and churches to be beautifully built and the people who worship their god to be very well mannered.]]> 2021-07-01 00:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632470590 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632471768 He has a very aestheticised view of religion and architecture within China, which dominates his perspective. He similarly has a very aestheticised view of the followers of religion, generalising them somewhat all as polite, well-organised and unassuming.]]> 2021-07-01 00:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632471768 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632472654 The descriptions of temples, lakes and hot baths are mostly accurate but slightly exaggerated ]]> 2021-07-01 00:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632472654 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632473422 2021-07-01 00:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632473422 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632474838 Polo’s description of the city’s geographical features are considered accurate, as it describes the city’s natural cites such as the hot baths, the spacious lakes, including the pavilions, bridges and temple that can be found within the city. 

]]> 2021-07-01 00:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632474838 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632475091 It still exists and it is called Hangzhou]]> 2021-07-01 00:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632475091 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632476335 He describes the churches and abbeys as beautiful belonging to the 'nobles' of the city. he calls the followers idolaters (buddhists).]]> 2021-07-01 00:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632476335 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632476547 Polo's description is accurate as his drawings depict the natural appearance and presentation of the lake and other factors around it.]]> 2021-07-01 00:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632476547 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632477173 He describes some of the ]]> 2021-07-01 00:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632477173 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632477837 He states that they eat every kind of meat and seems a bit wary of this as he states "nothing would induce a Christian to eat" However he described the beautiful plates they eat from and the aesthetically pleasing layout of the places they eat.]]> 2021-07-01 00:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632477837 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632478267 Polo admires the religious aspect of the people from the area as he describes the church and portrays it under a positive light. He identifies the ceremonies as beautiful and nicely engaged.]]> 2021-07-01 00:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632478267 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632478833 He disparages their eating "all kinds of meat" by using unfavourable language ("unclean beasts") and bringing up Christianity and Christian values. Despite that, he praises the diversity of their markets when it comes to spices, raisins and wine.]]> 2021-07-01 00:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632478833 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632479636 he describes their meals a feast, on silver platers with napkins and a never ending need for food to suit their desires. every kind of meat, with fruit and vegetables, "nothing to induce a christian to eat".]]> 2021-07-01 00:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632479636 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632479701 2021-07-01 00:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632479701 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632480134 2021-07-01 00:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632480134 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632480170 it st]]> 2021-07-01 00:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632480170 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632480451 He represents their eating habits as very open, as in a lot to choose from as he mentions them having all kinds of meat.]]> 2021-07-01 00:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632480451 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632481456 2021-07-01 00:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632481456 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632481617 He describes great admiration to their trading system and their markets and buildings.]]> 2021-07-01 00:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632481617 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632481838 He largely looks at the way trade with India has impacted the city positively, and how large and well-off markets are, in part because of that. He's also amazed that most people wear silk and have access to things considered luxurious by 
his standards, which shapes his opinion to be that Kinsay is excessively wealthy in general.]]> 2021-07-01 00:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632481838 20605748 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632482329 However, they are usually there for trade or as soldiers (which the chinese are described to have a dislike towards) ]]> 2021-07-01 00:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632482329 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632482611 2021-07-01 00:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632482611 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632482657 Polo focuses on the trade relations and how its impacted the city]]> 2021-07-01 00:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632482657 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632483345 Hangzhou]]> 2021-07-01 00:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632483345 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632483567 2021-07-01 00:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632483567 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632484070 I've not been there, nor are there picture provided, so it is difficult for me to verify. However, given the interjections contained within the source provided which state that Polo's account has been exaggerated, I assume the other parts which have no such input are to be considered largely accurate.]]> 2021-07-01 00:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632484070 20605748 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632484287 If he does notice poor people within the city, it is not written within his account. ]]> 2021-07-01 00:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632484287 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632484385 Yes, but mostly for trade or as soldiers that have been traded.]]> 2021-07-01 00:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632484385 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632485607 2021-07-01 00:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632485607 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632487416 He refers to them as Idolaters, and speaks in a somewhat condescending tone. Later commenting on the local cuisine and stating that no Christian could be tempted to eat such flesh. ]]> 2021-07-01 00:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632487416 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632488252 2021-07-01 00:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632488252 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632489270 Yes. Foreigners are seen for trade purposes or as soldiers. ]]> 2021-07-01 00:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632489270 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632490038 2021-07-01 00:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632490038 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632490685 He clearly disapproves of some of the local cuisine, however, refrains from calling them barbaric. Probably due to the undeniable wealth, structure and order he sees]]> 2021-07-01 00:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632490685 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632492555 It is extremely wealthy, prosperous, and ripe for engaging in trade with. Particularly as he identifies that there is a cheap wine trade founded on the fermentation of rice, not grapes.]]> 2021-07-01 00:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632492555 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632494110 No]]> 2021-07-01 00:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632494110 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632494237 Trade, soldiers or travellers.]]> 2021-07-01 00:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632494237 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632494315 Yes, almost exclusively for trade, or soldiers.]]> 2021-07-01 00:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632494315 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632494367 Yes - he notes seeing merchants and soldiers from other countries, but their purpose is largely economical and practical in nature.]]> 2021-07-01 00:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632494367 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632495286 No]]> 2021-07-01 00:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632495286 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632495344 Not according to his document.]]> 2021-07-01 00:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632495344 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632518940 no

]]> 2021-07-01 00:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632518940 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632520674 yes, traders]]> 2021-07-01 00:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632520674 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632521585 wealthy, everyone lives well. e.g. they all wear silk

]]> 2021-07-01 01:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632521585 https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632522847 he wouldn't eat it nor the christians but just un clean animals like dogs. ]]> 2021-07-01 01:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rsidhu5/j1o7624rse03gyig/wish/1632522847