Question
What was Marco Polo’s contribution to the exploration of the world?
Group of answer choices
He invented the astrolabe, which greatly helped ships navigate.
He sailed a caravel to India, increasing the economy and spice trade.
He converted Asians to Christianity.
He wrote a book about Asia, which caused explorers to seek new trade routes.
Group of answer choices
He invented the astrolabe, which greatly helped ships navigate.
He sailed a caravel to India, increasing the economy and spice trade.
He converted Asians to Christianity.
He wrote a book about Asia, which caused explorers to seek new trade routes.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Marco Polo's contribution to the exploration of the world primarily lies in his writings. Therefore, the correct choice is:
**He wrote a book about Asia, which caused explorers to seek new trade routes.**
Marco Polo's experiences in Asia, particularly in China, were recorded in his book "The Travels of Marco Polo," which inspired many European explorers to seek new trade routes to the East.
**He wrote a book about Asia, which caused explorers to seek new trade routes.**
Marco Polo's experiences in Asia, particularly in China, were recorded in his book "The Travels of Marco Polo," which inspired many European explorers to seek new trade routes to the East.