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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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, silk, spices, and gold.
(d) Precious gems, minerals, furs and gold.

2. According to Marco Polo, in the central part of Armenia lies an exceedingly large and high mountain. What can be found on this mountain?
(a) The Gate of Iron.
(b) The Golden Tablets.
(c) The Fountain of Oil.
(d) The Ark of Noah.

3. How is Marco Polo described in the Prologue?
(a) As a learned and honest citizen of Genoa.
(b) As a loyal follower of God.
(c) As a wise and learned citizen of Venice.
(d) As an honest and trustworthy citizen of Venice.

4. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.
(a) A Lion, right.
(b) A Lion, left.
(c) An Eagle, right.
(d) An Eagle, left.

5. Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo started a venture sailing to Sudak to __________.
(a) Sell silk.
(b) Sell minerals.
(c) Sell jewels.
(d) Sell spices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is stated in the Prologue as one of the reasons someone would read this book?

2. The Great Khan issued ___________ to assure lodging and needs when the Polos went to the Pope.

3. The Great Khan succeeded _______ to rule the eastern part of the Mongol empire.

4. ______________ was an unknown term in medieval language.

5. Marco Polo's descriptions of human history are ______________.

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