Answer:
The earthquake and fires killed an estimated 3,000 people and left half of the city's 400,000 residents homeless. Aid poured in from around the country and the world, but those who survived faced weeks of difficulty and hardship
Explanation:
The ground surface temperature was 130 degrees Fahrenheit
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant who travelled the Far East reaching the empires of China and Mongolia. Along with his family, interacted with the emperors of both countries and was believed that he was once a special guest of a Chinese emperor during his travels. His voyage made the Europeans know more about the lands at the Far East of the globe and became vital for trade and industry.