The real marco polo6/25/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Marco was left behind with family as his father and uncle traveled through Asia, including to Mongolia. They decided to sell all of their assets, or valuable things, and move away. ![]() While they were away, there was political trouble back in Italy and they realized that they might lose their wealth. Marco’s father and his uncle Maffeo, were jewel merchants and they set off on a sea trading expedition just before Marco was born. A merchant is someone who sells things to others. ![]() His father, Niccolo Polo, was a merchant and traded with the Near East, becoming very wealthy before Marco was born. Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy (at the time, it was called Constantinople). It is a very fun game, but did you know that the name “Marco Polo” is the name of a real person? The game is based on a real explorer who traveled the world in the medieval times? The person who is “it” keeps their eyes shut and tries to find you. The person who is “it” calls out “Marco” and in response, everyone else in the game yells out “Polo!”. Have you ever swam in a pool and played a game with your friends called “Marco Polo”? One person shuts their eyes while the others swim away. ![]()
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