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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Twilight of an Empire, pg. 873 - 927.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shmuel Hacohen seeks help from the leader of Tubariyeh to do what?
(a) Acquire land where incoming Jews can settle.
(b) Bring the rest of his family to Tubariyeh.
(c) Ask the Sultan to send a delegation to Spain.
(d) Collect enough money to sail to Italy.

2. Accompanied by the trader Muzaffar, what does Volkmar do on the trip he starts in April?
(a) Buys wares to sell at the new trading post.
(b) Collects numerous books from nomadic sages.
(c) Points out sights to his son and explains their history.
(d) Stops at seven locations to negotiate with governors.

3. In exchange for water in the Jewish settlements, the leader of Tubariyeh is trying to get baksheesh, which is what?
(a) A tip or bribe in exchange for a service.
(b) Very thin silver jewelry.
(c) A pastry made of honey and dates.
(d) Immunity against any future mistakes he may make.

4. Why can't Volkmar accept the terms presented by the Mameluke leaders upon their arrival to Makor?
(a) He would lose his status.
(b) It would mean slavery for his people.
(c) He would lose his life.
(d) It would endanger his wife and son.

5. During the earliest days of Makor, who develops the practice of growing wheat ?
(a) Urbaal's father.
(b) Thor's sister.
(c) Thurton's son.
(d) Ur's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Rabbi Zaki's wife Rachel dies in Safed, who does he end up marrying?

2. What major campaign starts in 1095 C.E.?

3. Abd Umar believes that the Jews discovered God, that God sent Jesus Christ as a prophet, and that God sent Muhammad as the next prophet, making Islam what?

4. By 167 B.C.E., what additional religion has been introduced in Makor?

5. During their active resistance against the Romans, Yigal and his group lie down in the path of Romans in order to stop _____.

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