马可波罗的故事PPT课件

1、All around the world, people use compasses, coal, kites, paper money and noodles. Most people know these things came from China. But how did they reach the rest of the world? Ah! Thats story! Sit back and listen to the fascinating tale of Marco Polo.Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy, in 1254. He

2、didnt meet his father until the age of 15. Why? Because his father and Uncle Maffeo had gone east to China and met the great ruler, Kublai KhanThe Polo brothers finally returned to Venice in 1269. Almost immediately, they planned another trip to China. In 1271, they ventured east, taking Marco with

3、them. For three years, they traveled by ship and camel. Their odyssey finally ended when they reached the courts of Kublai Khan.第1页/共11页When he was 17 years old, he When he was 17 years old, he travelled across Europe and Asia travelled across Europe and Asia with his father.with his father.第2页/共11页

4、Finally, they arrived Beijing Finally, they arrived Beijing and met the Emperor of Yuan and met the Emperor of Yuan DynastyDynastyKublai Kublai KhanKhan忽必烈第3页/共11页Marco was surprised by what he saw in China.Paper money“The greatest palace that ever was”The Summer Palaceblack stones第4页/共11页Marco Polo

5、 was awed by the Summer Palace . The walls were covered in gold and sliver and the Hall was so large it could easily dine 6,000 people. He was surprised to see Chinese people using paper money in the market. He was also confused by the black stones people used to burn for fuel. The black stones were

6、 coal, but he had never seen it before!第5页/共11页They became friends and Kublai Khan asked Marco to serve in his court.第6页/共11页He returned to Italy. A local war broke out and he was captured and put in prison.17 years laterHe met another prisoner, who is an author. And tell him all his stories.第7页/共11

7、页Marco Polo s Oriental knowledge brought a whole new world to Europeans.He also expanded the geographical and spiritual vision as well as Europeans ambitions. . .His travel sparked Europeans desire for the East, and the two continents distance began to narrowLater the author wrote them in a book-The Description of t