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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through From Peking to Amoy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What generation khan was Kubilai Khan?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Sixth.
(c) Eighth.
(d) Twelfth.

2. What is stated in the Prologue as one of the reasons someone would read this book?
(a) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of Asia.
(b) Those desirous of knowing the mysterious secrets of the world.
(c) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of the races of mankind.
(d) Those desirous of knowing the truth about The Great Khan.

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

4. What was the richest province in the eastern world?
(a) Manji.
(b) Kanbalu.
(c) Kardandan.
(d) Cathay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of water could be found in Kobiam?

2. What allowed the inhabitants of Baldach or Bagadet to transport their goods to and from the sea of India?

3. How many towns were under the jurisdiction of Yan-gui?

4. Tartars were experts in _______________.

5. Tartars mostly survived on ____________ while on an expedition.

(see the answer key)

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