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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Arabian Sea.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Marco Polo's descriptions of human history are ______________.
(a) Limited and inaccurate.
(b) Astute.
(c) Extensive but inaccurate.
(d) Limited but accurate.

3. Why did Prester John try to separate the Tartars?
(a) He was worried they were becoming too lazy.
(b) He thought they would be better able to defend themselves.
(c) He was apprehensive of their strength.
(d) He wanted to start new provinces with multiple groups of Tartars.

4. What direction was Peyn from Kotan?
(a) East-north-east.
(b) East-south-east.
(c) East-south-west.
(d) North-east and east.

5. What capital and province bore the same name?
(a) Pi-an-fu.
(b) Un-kahn.
(c) Thai-gin.
(d) Ta-in-fu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what was Kara-moran?

2. Abascia had the best ______.

3. What grew greatly in Thebeth?

4. Why did the people of Karkan suffer from swollen legs and goiters?

5. What was a camelopard?

(see the answer key)

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