This fearless Spanish travelled to France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Syria, Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Persia, India, and China. He is thought to be the very first European traveler to approach the frontiers of China. Identify the traveller.
A
Ibn Batuta
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B
Marco Polo
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C
Benjamin of Tudela
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D
Gerardus Mercator
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Solution
The correct option is C Benjamin of Tudela Benjamin of Tudela is thought to be the first European traveler to approach the frontiers of China. He travelled to France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Syria, Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Persia, India, and China. He also maintained a travel diary that is viewed as one of the historical documents of prime importance.