Correct Answer:
B. 1275
The renowned Venetian explorer Marco Polo reached China, then under the Yuan Dynasty ruled by Kublai Khan, around the year 1275. His journey to the East was extensive, and he spent many years in China, serving in Kublai Khan's court before returning to Venice. His travels were meticulously documented in "The Travels of Marco Polo," which introduced Europeans to the wonders of Asia.
- Option A, 1190, is incorrect as it predates Marco Polo's birth.
- Option C, 1320, is too late, as he had already returned to Venice by then.
- Option D, 1401, is significantly too late, well after his lifetime.