Question

the number and wealth of the merchants, and the amount of goods that passed through their hands, were so enormous that no man could form a just estimate thereof. those masters of the different crafts - neither they nor their wives ever touch a piece of work with their own hands but live as nicely and delicately as if they were kings and queens. inside the city there is a lake... and all round it are erected beautiful palaces and mansions, of the richest and most exquisite structure that you can imagine, belonging to the nobles of the city. there are also on its shores many abbeys and churches of the idolaters buddhists. in the middle of the lake are two islands, on each of which stands a rich, beautiful, and spacious edifice, furnished in such style as to seem fit for the palace of an emperor. and when any one of the citizens desired to hold a marriage - feast, or to give any other entertainment, it used to be done at one of these palaces. and everything would be found there ready to order, such as silver plates, trenchers, and dishes, napkins and table - clothes, and whatever else was needful. 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 it was primarily rural and agrarian it was isolated from other civilizations it possessed advanced urban infrastructure and economic specialization

Explanation:

1. Marco Polo was a merchant, and merchants are interested in trade and economic prosperity. His description of the wealth of merchants, the amount of goods in trade, and the luxurious living - conditions in Hangzhou reflect his admiration for economic prosperity and trade networks.
2. Polo's detailed account of bridges, guilds, and luxury items shows a well - developed urban society with advanced infrastructure and economic specialization. Bridges are part of urban infrastructure, and guilds represent economic specialization.

Answer:

1. D. His admiration for economic prosperity and trade networks
2. D. It possessed advanced urban infrastructure and economic specialization