Exploration and Settlement
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Directions:
Click on the map above to see where Marco Polo went on his journey. Then answer the first question on your worksheet. After the first question is answered come back to this page to continue your journey.


First Stop:

Venice, Italy

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 Every explorer needs to start somewhere, you will be starting with Marco Polo in Venice, Italy. This was Marco Polo's actual house! Click on Polo's house to sail to your destination and answer question two and three on your worksheet. 

Helpful Hint
Remember that you need to come back to this page to continue your exploring.

Second Stop:

Beijing, China

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Did you know that Marco Polo stayed in China for 16 years? Click the picture to the left to find out some of the amazing adventures of Marco Polo. Answer questions four and five on your worksheet. 

Final Stop:

Back to Venice, Italy

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Remember the map at the top of this page. Marco Polo made several other stops, but gained the most knowledge in Beijing, China. Polo had written about his travels/stories in a journal and shared them with the people of Italy. Click on the picture of Polo's house to the left to go home and find out how the people of Italy reacted to the stories in Polo's journal. Answer the last question on the worksheet. Welcome Back!