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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was proved by the shoemaker removing his right eye?
(a) He was a sinner doomed to hell.
(b) He was subject to the khalif's beliefs.
(c) He will enter Paradise.
(d) His excellent faith.

3. What type of chair did the grand khan sit on when he was riding?
(a) A silver chair.
(b) A bamboo chair.
(c) A gold chair.
(d) A pearl chair.

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

5. Where was the mint of the grand khan located?
(a) Achbaluch.
(b) Gouza.
(c) Kanbalu.
(d) Paulisangan.

6. Who did Kubilai Khan revere the most?
(a) Jesus Christ.
(b) Mahomet.
(c) Moses.
(d) Sogomombar-kan.

7. The custom, during the process of removing the bodies of princes, was for those who formed the escort to ______________ persons they met on the road.
(a) Slay.
(b) Bless.
(c) Rob.
(d) Befriend.

8. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.
(a) A Lion, left.
(b) A Lion, right.
(c) An Eagle, left.
(d) An Eagle, right.

9. What direction was Peyn from Kotan?
(a) North-east and east.
(b) East-south-west.
(c) East-north-east.
(d) East-south-east.

10. ______________ was an unknown term in medieval language.
(a) "Compassion."
(b) "Barbaric."
(c) "Civilization."
(d) "Restitution."

11. The Tartars had the best _________ in the world.
(a) Tents.
(b) Falcons.
(c) Wives.
(d) Dogs.

12. Trade-routes were costly to follow, so high value commodities like ________________ were needed to make a profit on the way.
(a) Precious gems, silk, spices, and gold.
(b) Precious gems, furs, spices and gold.
(c) Precious gems, minerals, furs and gold.
(d) Precious gems, fabrics, spices and gold.

13. What miraculous event was said to have occurred at Samarcan?
(a) The pillar of the church raised to reveal the gold cup.
(b) The pillar of the church raised to reveal the stone.
(c) The pillar of the church fell and crushed a man who was raised back to life.
(d) The pillar of the church raised and Zagatai was healed.

14. What was manufactured in Arzingan?
(a) Silver mirrors.
(b) Iron masks.
(c) Silk clothes.
(d) Fine cotton.

15. Where were the three magi buried?
(a) Kasiban.
(b) Arbor Secco.
(c) Mosul.
(d) Saba.

Short Answer Questions

1. Barka Khan was the lord of ______________.

2. Survival required a practical traveler and merchant to take advantage of ___________along the route with natural and man-made obstacles.

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

4. What was the doctrine of faith held by the Tartars, according to Chapter 48?

5. The grand khan's military men carried a golden tablet with what type of picture engraved upon it?

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