What effect did tales of travel to China, like those of Marco Polo, have on Europeans?(1 point)

Responses

They inspired the Peasants’ Revolt by showing the problems with feudalism.
They inspired the Peasants’ Revolt by showing the problems with feudalism.

They inspired others to look for better trade routes to China.
They inspired others to look for better trade routes to China.

They discouraged people from pursuing the hardships of travel.
They discouraged people from pursuing the hardships of travel.

They caused the pope to call for a Crusade to recapture Jerusalem.

1 answer

The most accurate response is: They inspired others to look for better trade routes to China.

Marco Polo's accounts of his travels to China and the wealth and goods available there motivated European merchants and explorers to seek direct trade routes to Asia, ultimately leading to the Age of Exploration.