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Marco Polo shared his commercial and geographical knowledge to document his travels and secure patronage.

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Is it true that Marco Polo shared his commercial and geographical knowledge to document his travels and secure patronage?

Yes. Evidence indicates Marco Polo shared his commercial and geographical knowledge of Asia to document his travels in what became a celebrated account.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Wikipedia: Marco Polo
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Wikipedia: Marco Polo. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Polo

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Wikipedia: Yuan dynasty
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Wikipedia: Yuan dynasty. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuan_dynasty

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