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Marco Polo's dad was a?
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Merchant and trader from Venice, Italy.
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Late 1200's...
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Marco Polo traveled through Asia with his dad.
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The Indies were?
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The east of India and Asia.
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How many years did Marco spend in China?
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17 years.
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Marco Polo's book had...
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...described the wonders in China, such as the silks, rare spices, gold jewels, and luxurious palaces.
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After his book what was Marco Polo referred to as?
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The man of a million tales.
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Could everyone read Marco Polo's book?
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Only a few people of Europe could read.
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From reading Marco Polo's book, what people were persuaded to find the fastest way to get there?
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Merchants, traders, and explorers.
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