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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Road to Cathay.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 21, what type of tree grew in the province of Timochain?
(a) Tree of the sun.
(b) Tree of the water.
(c) Tree of the people.
(d) Tree of the salt.

2. What year did Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo sail to Sudak?
(a) 1250.
(b) 1259.
(c) 1260.
(d) 1261.

3. The Polos were not able to return to Constantinople for fear of what?
(a) Murder.
(b) Retaliation.
(c) Exile.
(d) Arrest.

4. From the East in 1206, whom did the Mongol tribes elect to rule northern China?
(a) Nayan.
(b) Barka.
(c) Chingis.
(d) Chinghiz.

5. Tartars were experts in _______________.
(a) Spears.
(b) Iron maces.
(c) Clubs.
(d) Bows.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ________ stone was only available as a gift from the king, according to Chapter 26.

2. A thief could pay ______ the value of the property stolen in order to escape all further punishment.

3. Experiences between leaving in 1271 and returning in 1292 are described by Marco Polo through his chroniclers_________ and __________.

4. In ____, a battle began with the sultan of Egypt.

5. _______________ was chosen to replace Queen Bulagan after her death.

(see the answer key)

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