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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. Why didn't the grand khan bring Java under his control?
(a) Java was too heavily fortified.
(b) The grand khan was simply not interested in Java.
(c) The length and danger of the navigation was too great.
(d) There was no real revenue to be made from Java.

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

3. What is stated in the Prologue as one of the reasons someone would read this book?
(a) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of Asia.
(b) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of the races of mankind.
(c) Those desirous of knowing the mysterious secrets of the world.
(d) Those desirous of knowing the truth about The Great Khan.

4. What was the doctrine of faith held by the Tartars, according to Chapter 48?
(a) They believed in a deity whose nature was to subdue the world.
(b) They believed in a deity whose nature was of wrath.
(c) They believed in a deity whose nature was sublime and heavenly.
(d) They believed in a deity whose nature was full of intellect.

5. Who is being addressed in the Prologue?
(a) Emperors, kings, dukes, marquises, earls, and knights.
(b) Readers of the world.
(c) The learned.
(d) Kings and other dignitaries of the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Idolaters" include________.

2. An envoy of Hulaga invited the Polos to join his trip to the Great Khan of the Tartars, __________.

3. What was the chief aim or goal of Facfur?

4. In 1272, who was appointed governor of Tudin-fu?

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

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