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Marco Polo Stephen January 13,2009 Las Flores Elementry Research Report
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Marco PoloStephen
January 13,2009Las Flores Elementry
Research Report
Early lifeMarco Polo was born in 1254.Marco Polo was born in Venice,Italy.Marco Polo’s mom died in 1269.Marco Polo traveled with his dad and
uncle to Asia. Marc polo was born in a merchant
family
Family Life
Marco Polo did lots of travels with his dad and uncle.
Marco Polo was a Crichton.Marco Polo always fought for what he
believed in.
Accomplishments
Marco Polo wrote two books about his travels to Asia.
Marco Polo was the first to travel on the Silk Road.
Marco Polo became governor in China.
Explorations/Discoveries
Marco Polo found the Silk Road. Marco Polo was the first on the Silk
Road.Found what is now present day China.
Problems Encountered
Marco Polo got arrested in China.Marco Polo’s mom died.Marco Polo had to use a lot of money.
Bibliography
www.MarcoPolo.com http://www.susqu.edu/history/medtrav/
marcopolo/bio.htmhttp://encarta.msn.com/media_4615773
44/marco_polo_quick_acts.html
