The Travels of Marco Polo Quiz Questions | Quiz: The Middle East

Quiz: The Middle East

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Where were the three magi buried?
a) Kasiban.
b) Mosul.
c) Arbor Secco.
d) Saba.

2. Which characteristic does not fit Marco Polo's description of Turkomans?
a) Dull of intellect.
b) Accepting of others.
c) Followers of Mahomet.
d) Rude people.

3. In Zorzania, the king was usually called _______ .
a) David Abaku.
b) David Melik.
c) David Tartar.
d) David Zorzania.

4. What was proved by the shoemaker removing his right eye?
a) He will enter Paradise.
b) He was subject to the khalif's beliefs.
c) His excellent faith.
d) He was a sinner doomed to hell.

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