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Which European explorer was inspired by Marco Polo's travel book?

  • Christopher Columbus

  • Ferdinand Magellan

  • Vasco da Gama

  • Sir Francis Drake

Answer

Christopher Columbus was inspired by Marco Polo's travel book, which provided a detailed account of the Orient and its geography. Columbus's interest in exploring the East was fueled by Polo's writings, ultimately leading to his discovery of the Americas.
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