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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Marco Polo, in the central part of Armenia lies an exceedingly large and high mountain. What can be found on this mountain?
(a) The Golden Tablets.
(b) The Fountain of Oil.
(c) The Gate of Iron.
(d) The Ark of Noah.

2. What year did Kubilai Khan begin his reign?
(a) 1258.
(b) 1254.
(c) 1252.
(d) 1256.

3. Why did the people of Karkan suffer from swollen legs and goiters?
(a) Tainted food.
(b) Malnutrition.
(c) Bad drinking water.
(d) Curses.

4. A thief could pay ______ the value of the property stolen in order to escape all further punishment.
(a) Twenty times.
(b) Nine times.
(c) Six times.
(d) Twelve times.

5. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?
(a) Chief Alau.
(b) Kubilai Kahn.
(c) King Arghun.
(d) Rustichello.

6. The Polos were not able to return to Constantinople for fear of what?
(a) Retaliation.
(b) Exile.
(c) Arrest.
(d) Murder.

7. Marco Polo was curious and adept in seeing and describing the natural history of __________________.
(a) Birds, plants, beasts and spices.
(b) Birds, beasts, people and spices.
(c) Birds, plants, people and herbs.
(d) Birds, plants, beasts and herbs.

8. What did the workers at Saint Barsamo make?
(a) Silk hats.
(b) Cotton girdles.
(c) Woolen hats.
(d) Woolen girdles.

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

10. The ________ stone was only available as a gift from the king, according to Chapter 26.
(a) Balshan tanzinite.
(b) Jasper.
(c) Chalcedonies.
(d) Balass ruby.

11. What year did Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo sail to Sudak?
(a) 1261.
(b) 1259.
(c) 1260.
(d) 1250.

12. Marco Polo stayed at the Great Khan's court for _____ years to do many missions.
(a) 12.
(b) 21.
(c) 17.
(d) 19.

13. In ____, a battle began with the sultan of Egypt.
(a) Acre.
(b) Ayas.
(c) Yezd.
(d) Zorzania.

14. Tartars were experts in _______________.
(a) Clubs.
(b) Spears.
(c) Iron maces.
(d) Bows.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 21, what type of tree grew in the province of Timochain?

2. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos and a baron to the Pope requesting a hundred men?

3. The narrator who translated the stories in "The Travels of Marco Polo" was from where?

4. Tartars mostly survived on ____________ while on an expedition.

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

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