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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In ____, a battle began with the sultan of Egypt.
(a) Yezd.
(b) Ayas.
(c) Zorzania.
(d) Acre.

2. What type of water could be found in Kobiam?
(a) Citrus flavored water.
(b) Sulfur water.
(c) Bitter water.
(d) Salt water.

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

4. The city of Arzingan was located in ___.
(a) Armenia Minor.
(b) Armenia Major.
(c) Ormus.
(d) Kogni.

5. _________ were not inhabitants of Tauris.
(a) Georgians.
(b) Nestorians.
(c) Cathaians.
(d) Jacobites.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Prologue, what things does Marco Polo describe in the book?

2. In Zorzania, the king was usually called _______ .

3. What did the infant, Christ, give the wise men as they were leaving?

4. Survival required a practical traveler and merchant to take advantage of ___________along the route with natural and man-made obstacles.

5. According to the introduction, what made "The Travels of Marco Polo" a best seller?

(see the answer key)

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