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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through From China to India.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator who translated the stories in "The Travels of Marco Polo" was from where?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Spain.
(c) China.
(d) Pisa.

2. _______________ was chosen to replace Queen Bulagan after her death.
(a) Napir Asu.
(b) Khanum Organa Hatum.
(c) Khutulun.
(d) Kogatin.

3. What generation khan was Kubilai Khan?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Sixth.
(c) Twelfth.
(d) Eighth.

4. What year did Kublai attack Ziamba?
(a) 1263.
(b) 1269.
(c) 1270.
(d) 1268.

5. What did the inhabitants of Chan-glu do with dead bodies?
(a) Bury them only three feet deep.
(b) Burn them.
(c) Display them in the center of the village.
(d) Eat them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the grand khan, Kublai, want to annex the island of Zipangu?

2. Where were the three magi buried?

3. Why didn't the grand khan bring Java under his control?

4. Gold and Silver were traded in Kardandan. How much gold saggio could be traded for five of sliver?

5. What direction was Peyn from Kotan?

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