Marco Polo was born in Venice in 1254. When he was 17 he (1) left Italy to go to China. Marco Polo (2) sailed from Venice across the Mediterranean to the Middle East. Then he 3) travelled across the Gobi desert to Beijing, China. In Beijing Marco Polo (4) met Kublai Khan the great Emperor. Next, he travelled south and then sailed to Sumatra. Marco Polo (5) began his voyage in 1271 and he (6) arrived back to Italy in 1295. He (7) discovered a lot of new things. When he went back to Italy he (8) wrote about his amazing journey.

1 Where was Marco Polo born?

He was born in Venice.

2 How old was he when he started his amazing journey?

He was 17.

3 Which desert did he go across?

He went across the Gobi desert.

4 Who did he meet in Beijing?

He met Kublai Khan.

5 How did he get to Sumatra?

He sailed to Sumatra.

6 How long did Marco Polo travel?

He travelled for 24 years.

7 What did he do when he got back to Italy?

He wrote about his journey.