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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "The Travels of Marco Polo" was first introduced to the reading public in the thirteenth century as what?
(a) "A Description of the World."
(b) "A Description of the Kingdoms."
(c) "A Description of the Provinces."
(d) "A Description of the Empires."

2. Trade-routes were costly to follow, so high value commodities like ________________ were needed to make a profit on the way.
(a) Precious gems, fabrics, spices and gold.
(b) Precious gems, furs, spices and gold.
(c) Precious gems, minerals, furs and gold.
(d) Precious gems, silk, spices, and gold.

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

4. The Great Khan issued ___________ to assure lodging and needs when the Polos went to the Pope.
(a) A sack full of spices.
(b) Fabrics.
(c) A tablet of gold.
(d) Precious gems.

5. _______________ was chosen to replace Queen Bulagan after her death.
(a) Khutulun.
(b) Kogatin.
(c) Khanum Organa Hatum.
(d) Napir Asu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marco Polo stayed at the Great Khan's court for _____ years to do many missions.

2. The Polos survived ______________ for three years until Pope Clement died.

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

4. Marco Polo's father and uncle were _________________.

5. Marco Polo was _________ years old when Pope Clement died.

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