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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle East.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the workers at Saint Barsamo make?
(a) Woolen girdles.
(b) Silk hats.
(c) Woolen hats.
(d) Cotton girdles.

3. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.
(a) An Eagle, right.
(b) A Lion, right.
(c) A Lion, left.
(d) An Eagle, left.

4. The city of Arzingan was located in ___.
(a) Kogni.
(b) Ormus.
(c) Armenia Major.
(d) Armenia Minor.

5. What did the infant, Christ, give the wise men as they were leaving?
(a) A stone.
(b) A gold coin.
(c) A piece of gold cloth.
(d) A bag of spices.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marco Polo's descriptions of human history are ______________.

2. "Idolaters" include________.

3. What was manufactured in Arzingan?

4. The narrator who translated the stories in "The Travels of Marco Polo" was from where?

5. The Great Khan issued ___________ to assure lodging and needs when the Polos went to the Pope.

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