Marco Polo — Social Studies definition
A Venetian merchant whose famous account of his travels to Mongol-ruled China amazed Europeans and stirred curiosity about Asia.
Where it is taught
- Interconnection & the Road to the Modern World — Connections Across Africa, Asia & Europe, Ancient Civilizations, Grade 6
In use
Marco Polo’s account is one situated source to examine, not a complete view of everyone under Mongol rule or proof that these societies existed for Europe’s later benefit.
Interconnection & the Road to the Modern World