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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How many men did the grand khan appoint to oversee his officers and the men of his army?
(a) 28.
(b) 12.
(c) 6.
(d) 14.
2. What generation khan was Kubilai Khan?
(a) Twelfth.
(b) Sixth.
(c) Eighth.
(d) Fourth.
3. Barka Khan was the lord of ______________.
(a) Levant.
(b) Bukhara.
(c) Tartary.
(d) Persia.
4. 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 diversities of Asia.
(c) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of the races of mankind.
(d) Those desirous of knowing the mysterious secrets of the world.
5. How far was Kotan from Karkan?
(a) Twelve days journey.
(b) Six days journey.
(c) Eight days journey.
(d) Three days journey.
Short Answer Questions
1. How long did it take to cross the desert called Lop?
2. According to Chapter 21, what type of tree grew in the province of Timochain?
3. What months did the grand khan reside in Kanbalu?
4. What could be found in the castle of Paipurth, which was located between Trebizond and Tauris?
5. The city of Arzingan was located in ___.
Short Essay Questions
1. Why couldn't the Polos return to Constantinople? What did they do?
2. Tell about the ceremony that took place when emperors or princes (grand khan's) were carried for interment to the mountain of Altai.
3. What happened to the Polos while they were traveling to see the Pope?
4. According to Chapter 3, what three classes of inhabitants resided in Turkomania?
5. Describe the birthday of the grand khan.
6. Tell about the custom of showing respect to strangers from the district of Kamul.
7. Tell about the custom in Peyn that pertained to married men and women.
8. What did Marco Polo report to the grand khan upon return from his voyage to the East Indies?
9. After describing Kesmur, Marco Polo said he reserved the description of India for a third book. Why is this so?
10. Why were the Polos worried about the death of the grand khan in relation to returning home?
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