Whose Writings Led to an Increased Interest in East Asia

question 83

Multiple Choice

Whose writings led to an increased interest in East Asia by Europeans?

• A) Marco Polo
• B) Ibn Battuta
• C) Zhu Yuanzhang
• D) Khubilai Khan

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart, characterized by involuntary control and the presence of intercalated discs for synchronized contraction.

Striated

Striped; marked by stripes or bands.

Spontaneous Contraction

Involuntary and automatic contraction of muscles, often referring to the muscles in various organs such as the heart.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle attached to the skeleton that facilitates movement through contraction.