MARCO POLO'S JOURNEY by DIEGO PIEDRAS NAVARRO https://padlet.com/piedrasnavarro23/kodxtb7l9tsby37u Diego Piedras 223-31 en-us 2024-04-22 15:42:18 UTC 2024-04-22 16:04:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Marco Polo's journey piedrasnavarro23 https://padlet.com/piedrasnavarro23/kodxtb7l9tsby37u/wish/2964937826 2024-04-22 15:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/piedrasnavarro23/kodxtb7l9tsby37u/wish/2964937826 The early years of Marco Polo piedrasnavarro23 https://padlet.com/piedrasnavarro23/kodxtb7l9tsby37u/wish/2964943015

  • Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy, in 1254.

  • He was raised in a wealthy merchant family.

  • His father, Niccolò Polo, and uncle, Maffeo Polo, were traders who frequently traveled to Asia.

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  • In 1260, Marco's father and uncle embarked on a journey to Asia, reaching the Mongol Empire.

  • They established trade connections and became acquainted with Kublai Khan, the Mongol ruler.

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  • In 1271, Marco Polo, along with his father and uncle, set out on a journey to China.

  • Their route took them through Central Asia, along the Silk Road.

  • After several years of travel, they arrived at the court of Kublai Khan in China.

  • Marco Polo served as an envoy and emissary for Kublai Khan, traveling extensively throughout China and beyond.

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