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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle East.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According to the introduction, what made "The Travels of Marco Polo" a best seller?
(a) The mystery of Kubilai Khan's thirteenth century empire.
(b) The ease in obtaining a copy of the book.
(c) The wild and exciting tales.
(d) Rustichello's writing.

4. In 1292, Marco Polo safely delivered a bride for _____.
(a) Cosmas.
(b) Arghun.
(c) Theophylactus Simocatta.
(d) Mingan.

5. Arghun was the king of _____________.
(a) Baghdad.
(b) Zanzibar.
(c) European Russia.
(d) Levant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Merchants in the city of Yasdi manufactured what?

3. Where were the three magi buried?

4. Who was the ruler of Kierman?

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

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