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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't the grand khan bring Java under his control?
(a) There was no real revenue to be made from Java.
(b) Java was too heavily fortified.
(c) The length and danger of the navigation was too great.
(d) The grand khan was simply not interested in Java.

2. What could be found in Mien?
(a) A royal palace.
(b) A magic well.
(c) A great sepulcher.
(d) A grave site.

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

4. Merchants in the city of Yasdi manufactured what?
(a) Woven baskets.
(b) Golden cups.
(c) Silk cloth.
(d) Swords.

5. How far was Kotan from Karkan?
(a) Three days journey.
(b) Twelve days journey.
(c) Eight days journey.
(d) Six days journey.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did the king of Ziamba have?

2. In 1272, who was appointed governor of Tudin-fu?

3. Arghun was the king of _____________.

4. How long did it take to cross the desert called Lop?

5. What year did Kublai attack Ziamba?

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