Question

Which of the following was an effect of the travels of Marco Polo? A. a growing animosity between Mongol empires and the West B. a period of European isolation which would last until the 16th century C. a greater desire in medieval Europe to understand and explore the outside world D. the end of cultural and economic unity along the Silk Road

Answer 1

C. A greater desire in medieval Europe to understand and eplore the outside world. 

Answer 2

Answer:

Option:  C. A greater desire in medieval Europe to understand and explore the outside world

Explanation:

Marco Polo became the first European explorer in the Middle Ages to travel to Asia through Silk Road and recorded the account of his experience. Marco Polo was an Italian explorer, merchant and writer who wrote the book 'The Travels of Marco Polo'.

The Europeans became interested after reading Marco Polo's book and decided to explore the outside world by visiting the lands Marco Polo had visited and brought goods like spices, silk.