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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Road to Cathay.

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

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

4. According to Chapter 21, what type of tree grew in the province of Timochain?
(a) Tree of the sun.
(b) Tree of the people.
(c) Tree of the water.
(d) Tree of the salt.

5. Kashcar was known for its production of what?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Wine.
(d) Cotton.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From the East in 1206, whom did the Mongol tribes elect to rule northern China?

3. What allowed the inhabitants of Baldach or Bagadet to transport their goods to and from the sea of India?

4. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos and a baron to the Pope requesting a hundred men?

5. Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo started a venture sailing to Sudak to __________.

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