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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Arabian Sea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of woman did the men of Thebeth like to marry?
(a) Rich women.
(b) Virgins.
(c) Only very beautiful women.
(d) Non-virgins.

2. The Great Khan issued ___________ to assure lodging and needs when the Polos went to the Pope.
(a) Precious gems.
(b) A sack full of spices.
(c) A tablet of gold.
(d) Fabrics.

3. What did the inhabitants of Soccotera collect from whales?
(a) Meat.
(b) Ambergris.
(c) Blubber.
(d) Teeth.

4. Why did the grand khan, Kublai, want to annex the island of Zipangu?
(a) Because he was greedy for more land.
(b) Because of its great wealth.
(c) So enemies couldn't attack the grand khan.
(d) Because of its great salt production.

5. What year did the events of Zipangu and the troops from the grand khan take place?
(a) 1262.
(b) 1269.
(c) 1264.
(d) 1271.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the names of the three magi?

2. How many men did the grand khan appoint to oversee his officers and the men of his army?

3. Where did the Tartars first establish residence?

4. How far was Kotan from Karkan?

5. What months did the grand khan reside in Kanbalu?

(see the answer key)

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