Question

1 multiple choice 1 point marco polos description of hangzhou as a wealthy, urbanized center most directly reflects which larger development in the 13th - 14th centuries? the shift from land - based trade to maritime trade the decline of chinese manufacturing industries the expansion of long - distance trade under mongol rule the collapse of the mongol empire 2 multiple choice 1 point considering marco polos background as a venetian merchant, which of the following likely shaped his portrayal of hangzhou? his attempt to criticize mongol administration his interest in promoting european imperialism his familiarity with asian religious traditions his admiration for economic prosperity and trade networks 3 multiple choice 1 point polos detailed account of bridges, guilds, and luxury suggests which broader claim about chinese society during the yuan dynasty? it lacked centralized governance.

Explanation:

1. During the 13th - 14th centuries under Mongol rule, long - distance trade expanded, which contributed to the wealth and urbanization of cities like Hangzhou as described by Marco Polo. The shift to maritime trade is not the main focus here, Chinese manufacturing was not in decline, and the collapse of the Mongol Empire is not related to this description.
2. As a Venetian merchant, Marco Polo was likely impressed by and admired the economic prosperity and trade networks in Hangzhou. He had no reason to criticize Mongol administration in this context, European imperialism was not a factor at that time, and his portrayal was not mainly about Asian religious traditions.
3. The details about bridges, guilds, and luxury in Marco Polo's account suggest a prosperous and well - organized society, not a lack of centralized governance.

Answer:

1. The expansion of long - distance trade under Mongol rule
2. His admiration for economic prosperity and trade networks
3. It was a prosperous and well - organized society