What was the purpose of Marco Polo's voyage?

Answer 1

His dad and uncle came home from their original trip and told him about all of the things they saw and he wanted to experience that and see everything and be able to tell people about the things he did and saw.

Answer 2

After hearing the wonderful stories about the Chinese court of Kublai Khan from family members who had just recently gone there, Marco Polo decided to travel there. The real purpose of the journey was just to see the fantastic sights, but he returned with a ton of jewels.

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Answer 3

To be a silk merchant like his father and uncle.

Answer 4

The purpose of Marco Polo's voyage was for trading. His father was a merchant. Another reason why they left was because of political reasons.

Answer 5

his motives were to get silk and spices to become rich

Answer 6

to find treasures to trade with the Middle East. They needed it because Niccolo and Maffeo were merchants so when they traded they became more wealthy and great prestige

Answer 7

Fame, glory, and riches... the usual snares.

Answer 8

To find an all water route to Asia.