Marco Polo By Michelle and Nathaniel Marco Polos

Marco Polo By Michelle and Nathaniel

Marco Polo’s Birth • Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy around 1254.

About their journey • His father and uncle, who were merchants, journeyed deep into Asia until they finally came to China and the court of Kublai Khan. • Kublia Khan grandson of the conqueror Genghis Khan, was a man with intelligence.

Marco Polo started exploring • He started exploring in 1271 and ended in 1295. • They reached Shang. Tu in 1275.

Marco Polo went on a journey • When he was 17 he went on a courageous journey. • In 1260 he made an overland journey.

• Marco Polo served as a government official while on his journey to China. • In 1292 the Polo’s moved away from China.

People have died • Marco Polo died in 1324 when he was 70 years old. • Marco Polo’s mother died when he was 15.

They left China • His dad, uncle and him left China in 1292 as escorts for a Mongol princess traveling by sea to marry a Persian prince in Iran.

• Marco Polo was the first European to cross the entire continent of Asia and leave a record. • They went overland past Labize Nowith Iran.

Going Home • After being away for over 24 years, the Polos returned home to Venice. • They brought with them lots of jewels and other valuable things.

• Where and when was Marco Polo born? • When did Marco polo die? • When did Marco Polo’s mom die? • When did he start and exploring?

• Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy around 1254. He was 70 years old. • Marco Polo died when he 70 in 1324. • Marco Polo’s mom died when he was 15. • Marco Polo started exploring in 1271 and ended in 1295.