Marco Polo's Travels was important primarily because it convinced many Europeans
A. of the need for a defensive alliance against hostile non-European powers.
B. that direct trade by sea with China was possible.
C. of the need to Christianize China.
D. that Chinese culture was superior to European culture.
Answer: B
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