USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -, Fra Mauro, meticulously included all of Polo’s toponyms in his map of the world. Marco Polo’s description of the Far East and its riches inspired Christopher Columbus’s decision to try to reach Asia by sea, in a westward route. A heavily annotated copy of Polo’s book was among the belongings of Columbus.

Detailed explanation-2: -For example, Marco Polo brought back the idea of paper money and some think his descriptions of coal, eyeglasses and a complex postal system eventually led to their widespread use in Europe. Marco Polo’s book inspired Christopher Columbus and other explorers to begin their own adventures.

Detailed explanation-3: -The story of his journey is told in “Il Milione” ("The Million"), commonly called “The Travels of Marco Polo.” Polo’s adventures influenced European mapmakers and inspired Christopher Columbus.

Detailed explanation-4: -The geographical descriptions in his writing generated a basis for Columbus’ scientific calculations for his expedition and the explicit depictions of the luxury of Cipangu and Cathay, flawed though they were, created a strong motivation for Columbus.

Detailed explanation-5: -It describes Polo’s travels through Asia between 1271 and 1295, and his experiences at the court of Kublai Khan. The book was written by romance writer Rustichello da Pisa, who worked from accounts which he had heard from Marco Polo when they were imprisoned together in Genoa.