SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Which of these accurate describes the political status of China in Marco Polo’s time?
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China was under foreign influence by European commercial interests
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China was experiencing a series of civil wars led by regional warlords
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China was under the control of Mongol rulers
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China was controlled by religious leaders who chose the emperor
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It was Marco Polo’s book of his travels that introduced Europeans to China and Central Asia. Although he was not the first European to travel to China, he was the first to write about his adventures and so it was his experiences that formed the basis of early European knowledge of the country.
Detailed explanation-2: -Marco Polo is arguably the most famous Western traveler to have journeyed on the Silk Road. As a young merchant, he began his journey to China in 1271 and his travels lasted for 24 years. During this time he became the confidant of Khubilai Khaan (1214-1294).
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