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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Great Khan succeeded _______ to rule the eastern part of the Mongol empire.
(a) Chinghiz.
(b) Tuli.
(c) Arikbuga.
(d) Mangku Kaan.

3. "Idolaters" include________.
(a) Hindus and Buddhists.
(b) Saracens and Cathayans.
(c) Buddhists and Jews.
(d) Hindus and Mahomets.

4. "The Travels of Marco Polo" was penned in ________ by the writer Marco Polo commissioned.
(a) French.
(b) Russian.
(c) English.
(d) Arabic.

5. Why did Prester John try to separate the Tartars?
(a) He was apprehensive of their strength.
(b) He was worried they were becoming too lazy.
(c) He wanted to start new provinces with multiple groups of Tartars.
(d) He thought they would be better able to defend themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. _________ were not inhabitants of Tauris.

2. What were the names of the three magi?

3. How many sons did the grand khan have by his legitimate wives?

4. What did the name Kanbalu mean?

5. Who is being addressed in the Prologue?

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