What Was a Consequence in Europe of Marco Polo's Travels

question 11

Multiple Choice

What was a consequence in Europe of Marco Polo's travels to China?

• A) His writings inspired Europeans to try to conquer China.
• B) He convinced the Pope to dispatch a mission to convert the Chinese.
• C) He was jailed for serving Khubilai Khan.
• D) His writings helped convince Europeans that Asia was a land of riches.

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