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

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

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

4. Kashcar was known for its production of what?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Wine.

5. Why was the city of Tai-du built?
(a) Kanbalu had become too run down and old.
(b) Astrologers said Kanbalu was destined to become rebellious.
(c) Kanbalu was built too close to a major body of water.
(d) Kanbalu was attacked and burned to the ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sons did the grand khan have by his legitimate wives?

2. Why did Prester John try to separate the Tartars?

3. How many young female attendants did each legitimate wife have?

4. What was the richest province in the eastern world?

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

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