Question

question 60 (1 point)
which of the the follow is the best description of marco polo?

a a portuguese explorer who rounded the tip of africa.

b an incan emperor who was defeated by francisco pizarro.

c a venetian traveler famous for his journeys to asia, especially china, in the 13th century.

d spanish conquistador who sailed to the new world.

Explanation:

• Option a: The Portuguese explorer who rounded the tip of Africa was Bartolomeu Dias, not Marco Polo.
• Option b: The Incan emperor defeated by Francisco Pizarro was Atahualpa, not Marco Polo.
• Option c: Marco Polo was a Venetian traveler who journeyed to Asia (including China) in the 13th century and documented his travels, which matches this description.
• Option d: Spanish conquistadors who sailed to the New World include figures like Christopher Columbus, Hernán Cortés, etc., not Marco Polo.

Answer:

c. A Venetian traveler famous for his journeys to Asia, especially China, in the 13th century.