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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Idolaters" include________.
(a) Buddhists and Jews.
(b) Saracens and Cathayans.
(c) Hindus and Buddhists.
(d) Hindus and Mahomets.

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

3. Marco Polo stayed at the Great Khan's court for _____ years to do many missions.
(a) 17.
(b) 21.
(c) 12.
(d) 19.

4. An envoy of Hulaga invited the Polos to join his trip to the Great Khan of the Tartars, __________.
(a) Chinghiz.
(b) Kaidu.
(c) Kubilai.
(d) Arikbuga.

5. How is Marco Polo described in the Prologue?
(a) As a wise and learned citizen of Venice.
(b) As a learned and honest citizen of Genoa.
(c) As a loyal follower of God.
(d) As an honest and trustworthy citizen of Venice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Arghun was the king of _____________.

2. "The Travels of Marco Polo" was penned in ________ by the writer Marco Polo commissioned.

3. What three regions were assigned to lesser family khans to rule over?

4. _______________ was chosen to replace Queen Bulagan after her death.

5. From the East in 1206, whom did the Mongol tribes elect to rule northern China?

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