Chinese Culture Marco Polo the great explorer of the 13th and 14th century set out on a journey through the Mongol Empire during which he wrote The Book of Ser Marco Polo. During his journey he documented the marvels of his travels such as the city of Kinsay(Hangchow)‚ a large city inherited by the Yuan Dynasty after great conquests. Polo expressed the city as a “City of Heaven” because of its modernism and elegance while traveling through the city. The significance of The Book of Ser Marco Polo is that
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Map Key: A) Convent of San Marco B) Galleria Degli Uffizi C) Florence Cathedral D) Palazzo Rucellai Convent of San Marco (Exterior) Architect: Michelozzo Covent of San Marco (Interior) Resurrection of Christ and Women at Tomb‚ Fra Angelico (1440-1441) It is discovered that the stone has been rolled away‚ as Mary and Mary Magdalene come towards the tomb Jesus is not here‚ he has been crucified and we should seek for him The angel says to tell his disciples and Peter that he has gone before
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In my family‚ we spend time together. On the weekends‚ we go out and see our journey in the San Marco River and our surroundings. On this journey‚ my family and I go and have fun over the weekend at the San Marcos River. First‚ we spend a one hour to get there; we get there around 6:00 in the morning. We start to set up everything that we bring from home. When we finish‚ we take a five to ten-minute break before we go the river and have fun‚ and then we eat something fast like potato chips. Then
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read and write about why they did. Marco Polo traveled around the world because he wanted to explore. Marco Polo was born on September 15‚ 1254‚ Venice‚ Italy. Marco Polo had a mother named Nicole Anna Defuseh‚ a father names Niccolo Polo‚ a uncle named Maffeo Polo‚ three daughters named Fantina Polo‚ Moreta Polo‚ Belella Polo‚ and a wife name Donata Badoer. Most of Marco polos childhood he was raised motherless. Marco Polo’s mother died when he was young. Marco Polo’s father and uncle Niccolo and
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are older. For instance‚ Bailey‚ could not attend because‚ “At the age of not quite six‚ he was not allowed to visit the circus.” (Morgenstern 61) But that was not the case for Marco and Celia. Celia was born into the magician life. Her father a famous in the circus and her mother committing suicide when she was 5. Marco on the other hand was “forced” into it at the ripe age of just 9. When Celia accidentally exposes her talent‚ her father beckons his friend starting the competition. Throughout
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Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant that had an extraordinary life. As a young adult‚ Marco would begin a monumental journey that would span continents and would solidify his place in history. His story would become wildly popular and spark many imaginations when it was dictated to and written down by Rustichello da Pisa‚ in The Travels of Marco Polo (c.1300). Along with his father and uncle‚ Marco set out for the seat of Kublai Khan at Khanbaliq‚ Cathay. During the 17 years Marco was in Kublai’s
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The Rise of Marco Polo Marco Polo was a renaissance era Venetian merchant who has changed world travel in his time era and our era by not only exploring other parts of the world but also documenting his travels to china for all to read. I. Marco Polo A. Born in 1254‚ died in 1324‚ Venetian merchant‚ mother died while he was young‚ didn’t meet dad until he was 17‚ traveled china and documented his travels. B. Italy was separated into 4 regions‚ polo was from the east region of Venice
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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on the 28th June 1914 by Gavrilo Princip of the Serbain Secret society‚ the "Black Hand" had devastating consequences on the world. The causes of this event can be found in the determination of Serbian nationalism to create a Southern Slav state and the equal determination of Austria to prevent this from happening. This created growing tension amongst the Great Powers which would lead to a series of Ultimatums and mobilisations which would affect many
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Marco Polo (1254-1324) was an Italian born adventurer commonly remembered for his extensive stay in China‚ at the palace of Kublai Khan. Born to a wealthy Venetian merchant family‚ Marco Polo was born with a love for adventure coursing in his veins. This dauntless desire was reflected throughout Marco Polo’s life as he continued to make an impact on exploring throughout his later years. Exploring the empire of Kublai Khan‚ and surrounding areas similar to the empire‚ Marco Polo has made vast discoveries
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Ferdinand Magellan: Explorer Extraordinaire Ferdinand Magellan was born in Sabrosa‚ Portugal in 1480. Magellan is a very prolific and successful explorer that was dedicated to his craft. Ferdinand had a passion for exploration from a young age‚ and was determined to become a great explorer‚ which he definitely accomplished. Ever since he was a young lad‚ Magellan was interested in navigation and exploration. At age 10‚ Ferdinand’s parents passed away and in the same year he became a page for
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