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

2. When could Tartars commence a battle?
(a) When they heard the nacars of their lord begin to sound.
(b) After they had been blessed by the priest.
(c) When they had prayed three times in unison.
(d) Once they had cleansed themselves.

3. Murphili was known for what?
(a) Silk.
(b) Oil.
(c) Silver.
(d) Diamonds.

4. Which characteristic does not fit Marco Polo's description of Turkomans?
(a) Followers of Mahomet.
(b) Dull of intellect.
(c) Accepting of others.
(d) Rude people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Bramins derive their origin?

2. What practice ceased to exist in Karazan by rule of his majesty?

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

4. Who or what was Kara-moran?

5. What was primarily and preferably eaten in Madagascar?

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