Midddle+Ages+Interview

Interview with Marco Polo Q- When were you born? A- I was born September 15, 12 54 Q- What Nationality is you? A- I am Italian Q- Where were you born? A- I was born in Venice Q- What job did your father have? A- My father was a wealthy merchant who often went on trading journeys to far off lands Q- When did you first visit China and who did you go with? A- When I was seventeen I made my first journey to China but back then it was known as Cathay. On this journey I went with my father and uncle. Q- How long did it take you to reach China on your first journey? A- On our first journey it took us three years to reach China. Q- Who did you meet that was important when you visited China ? A- I met Kublai Khan who was the emperor of China at the time. Q- How long did you stay in China and work for Kublai Khan? A- I left China when Kublai Khan married the Princess Cocachin. Q- Who did you inspire with your works? .    A- I have inspired great people such as Christopher Columbus