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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Northern Regions and Tartar Wars.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far was Kotan from Karkan?
(a) Twelve days journey.
(b) Eight days journey.
(c) Three days journey.
(d) Six days journey.

2. What did the men and women of Vochang cover their teeth with?
(a) Gold.
(b) Wax.
(c) Mud.
(d) Silver.

3. How many arrows did Tartar warriors carry into any/every battle?
(a) 80.
(b) 60.
(c) 25.
(d) 50.

4. What could be found in the castle of Paipurth, which was located between Trebizond and Tauris?
(a) Fountain of oil.
(b) Silver mine.
(c) Gold mine.
(d) Fountain of youth.

5. An envoy of Hulaga invited the Polos to join his trip to the Great Khan of the Tartars, __________.
(a) Kubilai.
(b) Chinghiz.
(c) Arikbuga.
(d) Kaidu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is stated in the Prologue as one of the reasons someone would read this book?

2. How far was Zipangu in India, from Manji in China?

3. In ____, a battle began with the sultan of Egypt.

4. Why was the city of Tai-du built?

5. What year was the memorable battle of Vochang fought?

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