The correct answer is letter C.
Explanation: Once elevated, Hawaii is rapidly modernizing through a rapidly growing tourism-based economy. In the face of the threat of complete disappearance of local culture, efforts have been made since the 1970s to rescue and reaffirm local Hawaiian culture.
After the defeat of Russia Japan focus on the expansion of its empire beginning with "China," since this presented them with the greatest potential in terms of harvesting natural resources.
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.