1. The explorer Marco Polo famously traveled to Cathay, now known as China.
( O explorador Marco Polo viajou famosamente para Cathay, agora conhecido como China.)

2. The ancient city of Cathay was known for its magnificent palaces and bustling markets.
( A antiga cidade de Cathay era conhecida por seus magníficos palácios e mercados movimentados.)

3. Many merchants from Europe sought to establish trade routes with Cathay in the Middle Ages.
( Muitos mercadores da Europa buscaram estabelecer rotas comerciais com Cathay na Idade Média.)

4. The Silk Road connected Cathay to the rest of the world, allowing for the exchange of goods and ideas.
( A Rota da Seda conectava Cathay ao resto do mundo, permitindo a troca de mercadorias e ideias.)

5. The emperor of Cathay was rumored to possess great wealth and power.
( O imperador de Cathay era rumorado por possuir grande riqueza e poder.)

6. The Portuguese explorers were eager to reach Cathay by sea, in search of new trading opportunities.
( Os exploradores portugueses estavam ansiosos para chegar a Cathay pelo mar, em busca de novas oportunidades comerciais.)