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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Arghun was the king of _____________.
(a) Levant.
(b) European Russia.
(c) Zanzibar.
(d) Baghdad.

2. "Idolaters" include________.
(a) Buddhists and Jews.
(b) Hindus and Buddhists.
(c) Hindus and Mahomets.
(d) Saracens and Cathayans.

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

4. What was the name of the eldest legitimate son of the grand khan?
(a) Themur.
(b) Chingis.
(c) Kanuba.
(d) Cinegaus.

5. Experiences between leaving in 1271 and returning in 1292 are described by Marco Polo through his chroniclers_________ and __________.
(a) Ramusio and Kustichello.
(b) Rustichello and Saint Barsamo.
(c) Latham and Ramusio.
(d) Ramusio and Rustigielo.

6. What did the infant, Christ, give the wise men as they were leaving?
(a) A piece of gold cloth.
(b) A bag of spices.
(c) A gold coin.
(d) A stone.

7. Kashcar was known for its production of what?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Wine.

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

9. Marco Polo's descriptions of human history are ______________.
(a) Astute.
(b) Limited but accurate.
(c) Limited and inaccurate.
(d) Extensive but inaccurate.

10. How many young female attendants did each legitimate wife have?
(a) 175.
(b) 300.
(c) 250.
(d) 400.

11. Barka Khan was the lord of ______________.
(a) Persia.
(b) Tartary.
(c) Bukhara.
(d) Levant.

12. What months did the grand khan reside in Kanbalu?
(a) October, November, December.
(b) March, April, May.
(c) September, October, November.
(d) December, January, February.

13. Where did the Tartars first establish residence?
(a) Kampion.
(b) Unkhan.
(c) Ezina.
(d) Karakoran.

14. The Polos survived ______________ for three years until Pope Clement died.
(a) Heat and blowing winds.
(b) Lack of food and shelter.
(c) Snow and swollen rivers.
(d) Lack of money and falling snow.

15. According to Chapter 21, what type of tree grew in the province of Timochain?
(a) Tree of the sun.
(b) Tree of the water.
(c) Tree of the people.
(d) Tree of the salt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which characteristic does not fit Marco Polo's description of Turkomans?

2. The city of Arzingan was located in ___.

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

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

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

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