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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 sublime and heavenly.
(c) They believed in a deity whose nature was full of intellect.
(d) They believed in a deity whose nature was of wrath.

2. What allowed the inhabitants of Baldach or Bagadet to transport their goods to and from the sea of India?
(a) Strong and willing men carrying goods.
(b) A hard, dirt-paved road.
(c) A great river flowing in the midst of the city.
(d) Camel caravans.

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

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

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

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

7. The Great Khan succeeded _______ to rule the eastern part of the Mongol empire.
(a) Arikbuga.
(b) Mangku Kaan.
(c) Tuli.
(d) Chinghiz.

8. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos and a baron to the Pope requesting a hundred men?
(a) To Teach Christianity and to get holy water at the sepulcher in Jerusalem.
(b) To teach Christianity and get oil from a lamp at the sepulcher in Jerusalem.
(c) To decorate a room for him to worship in and to get oil from a lamp at the sepulcher in Jerusalem.
(d) To show his people how to become Catholic and to obtain holy water at the sepulcher in Jerusalem.

9. Kubilai Khan fought a great battle with whom?
(a) Kufiur.
(b) Karli.
(c) Nayaset.
(d) Nayan.

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

11. What could be found in Kierman?
(a) Springs.
(b) Fountains of oil.
(c) Gold.
(d) Turquoise.

12. "The Travels of Marco Polo" was first introduced to the reading public in the thirteenth century as what?
(a) "A Description of the World."
(b) "A Description of the Empires."
(c) "A Description of the Kingdoms."
(d) "A Description of the Provinces."

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Prologue, what things does Marco Polo describe in the book?

2. Kashcar was known for its production of what?

3. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?

4. Tartars were experts in _______________.

5. People of Vokhan were of which religious persuasion?

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