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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year did Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo sail to Sudak?

2. What could be found in the castle of Paipurth, which was located between Trebizond and Tauris?

3. In 1292, Marco Polo safely delivered a bride for _____.

4. What did the workers at Saint Barsamo make?

5. Which characteristic does not fit Marco Polo's description of Turkomans?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Marco Polo report to the grand khan upon return from his voyage to the East Indies?

2. What happened to the Polos while they were traveling to see the Pope?

3. Describe the various manufactures in the kingdom of Kierman.

4. Describe Lesser Armenia as Marco Polo did in Chapter 2.

5. Describe the city of Karakoran.

6. Describe the personal guards for the grand khan.

7. Describe how paper money issued by the grand khan was made.

8. Why did Marco Polo write this book?

9. Why couldn't the Polos return to Constantinople? What did they do?

10. Using Chapter 4 as a reference, describe three attributes of Armenia Major.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Book 1, Chapter 35 tells about Tartar armies passing through the province of Charchan. This was very dangerous for families living there. The families took action to protect themselves from the army. Compare and contrast the action of the families to the actions you would take to protect your family and yourself in the same situation.

Essay Topic 2

Zorzania was ruled in part by Tartars and in part by native princes. Why were native princes in control of part of the province, and why would rule by different rulers in the same area be a problem? Use examples from the text to support your response and thesis.

Essay Topic 3

The grand khan was not persuaded by any one religion, thus, he honored Christians, Jews, Mahometans, and idolaters at their respective festivals. Discuss his motives for honoring each. Use examples from the book in your response and thesis. Use Book 2, Chapters 1-2 as a reference.

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