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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Tingui were devoted to what?
(a) Religion.
(b) Sorcery.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Oxen.

2. Why was the city of Tai-du built?
(a) Kanbalu was built too close to a major body of water.
(b) Kanbalu had become too run down and old.
(c) Kanbalu was attacked and burned to the ground.
(d) Astrologers said Kanbalu was destined to become rebellious.

3. What were sold in Basman as pygmies?
(a) Very diminutive old men.
(b) Very small, shaved Negritos.
(c) Monkeys.
(d) Very diminutive boys.

4. How is Marco Polo described in the Prologue?
(a) As a wise and learned citizen of Venice.
(b) As a loyal follower of God.
(c) As an honest and trustworthy citizen of Venice.
(d) As a learned and honest citizen of Genoa.

5. How did the inhabitants of Nocueran dress?
(a) With clothes made from the bark of a tree.
(b) With rings in their nose, ears and lips.
(c) They wore a thin gold plate around their middle section.
(d) They were naked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Trade-routes were costly to follow, so high value commodities like ________________ were needed to make a profit on the way.

2. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.

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

4. What was the circumference of Java the Lesser?

5. What gift was sent from one of the Tartar princes to the Roman Pontiff from the city of Chinchitalas?

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