1. Marco Polo The Explorer
Consuelo and Arlet

2. The Early Life
Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy in 1254His father was a wealthy merchant
He is best know as a famous explorer
He was only 17 when he went on his first voyage

3. Marco Polo Travels Marco Polo traveled to China
It took him three years to get there
He joined with the Kublai Kahn government as a diplomat
He was there for 20 years

4. Going Home Marco Polo wanted to go home Khan was not happy
In order to leave, he had to escort a princess to Persia

5. When Marco Polo Returned Home
After returning home Marco Polo was involved in a war with genoa
He was arrested
While under arrest he told many stories about his travels
One of his cell-mates put them in a book called the travels of Marco Polo

6. Marco Polo the last years
Marco Polo died in 1324
Many people thought he made up is stories

7. Marco Polo Legacy One reason so many people speak English
Opened exploration in the far East
There are many statues of Marco Polo around the world

8. PICTURES