1. BY Greta Albertie

2. introduction Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy. The day and year of his birth is September 15 th, 1254. he was only 17 when he stared his exploration! Marco Polo traveled for 24 years. And the country who funded the exploration was China. Marco polo’s father inspired Marco and took him on his trip. His goal was to trade in China.

3. Exploration On the way to china they went to Jerusalem, Hindu Kush, Persia, and the Gobi Desert. There many other fascinating features on the way like mountains and fields of flowers and green grass. They were merchants so at each town they traded with many people. The natives living in China were The Kublai Khan. It took most of his journey to get to his destination.

4. The consequences were that it took most of his trip to get to his destination. Here is Marco Polo’s Route. As you can see this picture is from enchanted learning.

5. Conclusion And Reflection. There was a very fun game named after him, it is mostly played in water. I learned that his father was a merchant when I was searching for info. I also learned that in some part of his life he lived in China. The thing I found interesting about him is that he had to go through the Gobi Desert which people say that it is haunted by evil spirits.

6. Did You know that the travels of Marco Polo is also called “The Million” He was a messenger and spy for the Kublai Khan.