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Marco Polo

Marco Polo . An exploratory PowerPoint Created by Jacqueline Dudley. Start. Have you ever traveled somewhere new? Or been outside the country? Have you ever wanted to??. http://www.epi-marketing.com/images/g_suitcase.jpg.

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Marco Polo

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  1. Marco Polo An exploratory PowerPoint Created by Jacqueline Dudley Start

  2. Have you ever traveled somewhere new? Or been outside the country? Have you ever wanted to?? http://www.epi-marketing.com/images/g_suitcase.jpg 600 Years ago, there were people juts like you who wanted to explore the world. Go Back Continue

  3. Remember: http://www.glpassociates.com/images1/SafariMan.gif An explorer is someone who investigates unknown regions. Do some brainstorming. Take three minutes to think of as many explorers as you can! Done Brainstorming Go Back

  4. Did you think of Marco Polo? This PowerPoint allows you to become an explorer by inviting you to explore unknown facts about Marco Polo and discover his discoveries. http://www.integratedconsultants.com/images/magnifyingGlass.jpg Go Back Continue

  5. Birth and Early Life http://www.geckostock.co.uk/tiny/RSI1b8ronfro_Italy_and_Sicily_outline_m.jpg Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. His father was away exploring the Mongolian empire until Marco Polo turned 15. In 1271 when Marco Polo was 17, he left Venice to explore the Mongolian empire with his uncle and his father. Venice What’s Mongolia? Go Back Continue

  6. The Mongolian Empire Genghis Khan was the powerful ruler who united the entire Mongol empire and began massive expansion of the empire. Kublai Khan was his grandson. http://www.bcoleman.org/mongolia/jpgs/mongolia_map.jpg The Mongolian empire was extremely short lived, lasting only 185 years. Despite its short life, the Mongolian empire was extremely massive. The Mongolians were an extremely cruel people. They destroyed other civilizations and attacked towns to obtain power and land. http://www.theblisspages.com/images/genghis_sm.jpg Back to Polo

  7. The Journey What’s the Silk Road? Marco Polo traveled with his father and his uncle. They took the silk road through Mongolia. Their final destination was the capitol to meet Kublai Khan who is also called the Great Khan. In 1275 the Polos arrived in the capitol. They had traveled 5600 miles. http://www.pierluigiandreoni.it/imgs/marco2.jpg Go Back Continue

  8. The Silk Road Back to Polo http://www.rogerwendell.com/images/silkroad/silkroad_map.jpg The silk road is the most famous trade route in China. It started in 220 b.c. The silk road’s 7000 mile route allowed China to trade their silk for valuable Indian spices and European goods.

  9. Marco and The Khan Marco Polo and the Great Khan became instant comrades. Khan appointed Polo to high administrative positions in his empire. He was an official of the Privy Council and a tax inspector. http://www.ibnjaldun.com/fileadmin/plantilla/fotosenr/perso/Marco_Polo.jpg Go Back Continue

  10. Leaving Mongolia The Polos stayed in the Mongolian empire for 17 years. During this time they made great amounts of money in the form of jewels and gold . Kublai Khan allowed the Polos to leave on one condition: that Polo escort a Persian Princess. http://webusers.warwick.net/~u1019306/myblenderimages/jewels-byrjt2004.jpg Go Back Continue

  11. The Return Journey • http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/nina.jpg The journey home took 2 years. Almost 600 people died on the journey home. Marco Polo was one of 18 people to survive the long trip back to Italy. Go Back Continue

  12. The Return 3 years after returning to Europe, Marco Polo published The Travels of Marco Polo which describes the lands, cultures, and people Polo encountered in the Mongolian Empire. http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/1513/11497363.JPG Go Back Continue

  13. What have you learned? http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/images/question.jpg To remember what you have learned, practice these questions. See if you can correctly identify what word should go in the blank. You may pull out a sheet of paper to write down the questions and the answers if you think this will help you. Begin Filling in the Blanks Go Back

  14. Marco Polo was born in _____. (The answer is a year) Answer Hint

  15. Birth and Early Life http://www.geckostock.co.uk/tiny/RSI1b8ronfro_Italy_and_Sicily_outline_m.jpg Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. His father was away exploring the Mongolian empire until Marco Polo turned 15. In 1271 when Marco Polo was 17, he left Venice to explore the Mongolian empire with his uncle and his father. Venice Back to Question

  16. answer Marco Polo was born in 1254 Next Question

  17. Marco Polo’s father and uncle were __________. (occupation) Answer Hint

  18. Birth and Early Life http://www.geckostock.co.uk/tiny/RSI1b8ronfro_Italy_and_Sicily_outline_m.jpg Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. His father was away exploring the Mongolian empire until Marco Polo turned 15. In 1271 when Marco Polo was 17, he left Venice to explore the Mongolian empire with his uncle and his father. Venice Back to Question

  19. answer Marco Polo’ Next Question

  20. Marco Polo is from _____________. (Province, Country) Answer Hint

  21. Birth and Early Life http://www.geckostock.co.uk/tiny/RSI1b8ronfro_Italy_and_Sicily_outline_m.jpg Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. His father was away exploring the Mongolian empire until Marco Polo turned 15. In 1271 when Marco Polo was 17, he left Venice to explore the Mongolian empire with his uncle and his father. Venice Back to Question

  22. answer Marco Polo is from Venice, Italy. Next Question

  23. Marco Polo explored ________. Answer Hint

  24. Birth and Early Life http://www.geckostock.co.uk/tiny/RSI1b8ronfro_Italy_and_Sicily_outline_m.jpg Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. His father was away exploring the Mongolian empire until Marco Polo turned 15. In 1271 when Marco Polo was 17, he left Venice to explore the Mongolian empire with his uncle and his father. Venice Back to Question

  25. answer Marco Polo explored the Mongolian Empire which is present day China. Next Question

  26. Marco Polo met and became friends with _______ Khan who was also called _________. Answer Hint

  27. Marco and The Khan Marco Polo and the Great Khan became instant comrades. Khan appointed Polo to high administrative positions in his empire. He was an official of the Privy Council and a tax inspector. http://www.ibnjaldun.com/fileadmin/plantilla/fotosenr/perso/Marco_Polo.jpg Back to Question

  28. answer Marco Polo met and became friends with Kublai Khan who was also called the Great Khan. Next Question

  29. The _______ was the trade route between Europe to Asia. Answer Hint

  30. The Silk Road Back to Question http://www.rogerwendell.com/images/silkroad/silkroad_map.jpg The silk road is the most famous trade route in China. It started in 220 b.c. The silk road’s 7000 mile route allowed China to trade their silk for valuable Indian spices and European goods.

  31. answer The Silk Road was the trade route between Europe to Asia. Next Question

  32. It took ______ years for Polo to get back to Italy. Nearly _____ people died on the voyage. Answer Hint

  33. The Return Journey • http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/nina.jpg The journey home took 2 years. Almost 600 people died on the journey home. Marco Polo was one of 18 people to survive the long trip back to Italy. Back to Question

  34. answer It took 2 years and nearly 600 people died on the voyage. Next Question

  35. The _________ lasted only 185 years, but was extremely powerful and cruel. Answer Hint

  36. The Mongolian Empire Genghis Khan was the powerful ruler who united the entire Mongol empire and began massive expansion of the empire. Kublai Khan was his grandson. http://www.bcoleman.org/mongolia/jpgs/mongolia_map.jpg The Mongolian empire was extremely short lived, lasting only 185 years. Despite its short life, the Mongolian empire was extremely massive. The Mongolians were an extremely cruel people. They destroyed other civilizations and attacked towns to obtain power and land. http://www.theblisspages.com/images/genghis_sm.jpg Back to Question

  37. answer The Mongolian Empire lasted only 185 years, but was extremely powerful and cruel. Go On

  38. Now that you have finished the practice questions you can either go back to the beginning of the PowerPoint to Review it all again OR you can begin the final quiz. I want to go back to the Beginning I want to start the Quiz

  39. How old was Marco Polo when he first began his explorations? A. 19 C. 17 B. 16 D. 18 Click on your answer to find out if you are right or wrong.

  40. Sorry, you chose incorrectly. Try again. Click on the X to go back to the question.

  41. HOORAY! You have chosen correctly and may continue on to the next question. Click on the balloons to go on to the next question

  42. In what century did Marco Polo explore China? A. 12th C. 11th B. 13th D. 14th

  43. Sorry, you chose incorrectly. Try again. Click on the X to go back to the question.

  44. HOORAY! You have chosen correctly and may continue on to the next question. Click on the balloons to go on to the next question

  45. What famous route did Marco Polo and his father take to get to and through the Mongolian Empire? A. The Silk Road C. The Trail of Tears B. Mediterranean Sea D. The Silk Path

  46. Sorry, you chose incorrectly. Try again. Click on the X to go back to the question.

  47. HOORAY! You have chosen correctly and may continue on to the next question. Click on the balloons to go on to the next question

  48. Where is Marco Polo from? A. Sicily C. Venice B. Florence D. London

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  50. HOORAY! You have chosen correctly and may continue on to the next question. Click on the balloons to go on to the next question

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