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Trading Centers in the Renaissance

Question 7 • Social Studies 8 - LIU Summer

Which statement describes Marco Polo?

Answer
A
He was a writer from Pisa.
B
He was a priest from Rome.
C
He was a banker from Florence.
D
He was a merchant from Venice.

Explanation

Marco Polo was a merchant and explorer from Venice, a city in what is now Italy. He traveled through Asia with his family, and his accounts helped Europeans learn about the regions he visited. Therefore, the correct choice is “He was a merchant from Venice.”

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