Who was Marco Polo?

Who was Marco Polo?

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn all about Marco Polo. He was an Italian explorer from Venice. He travelled through Central Asia and China, working for a Chinese ruler.

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4 Questions

Q1.
1) Ranulph Fiennes is attempting to be the first person to climb the highest mountains on all seven continents. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
2) How old is Ranulph Fiennes?
66
Correct answer: 76
86
Q3.
3) What did Ranulph Fiennes do 3 months after he had a heart attack?
Climbed seven mountains
Crossed the River Nile
Correct answer: Ran 7 marathons in 7 days
Q4.
4) Ranulph Fiennes and his friend Mike were the first people to cross Antarctica unsupported. What does that mean?
Correct answer: They did not have any help.
They travelled alone.

3 Questions

Q1.
1) Which country was Marco Polo from?
England
France
Correct answer: Italy
Q2.
2) What did the ruler of China ask Marco Polo to do?
Build in his kingdom
Dig in his kingdom
Correct answer: Explore his kingdom
Q3.
3) What did Marco Polo do while he was in prison?
Painted
Correct answer: Wrote a book
Wrote a letter

Lesson appears in

UnitHistory / Explorers and adventurers

History