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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. 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.

2. Who was the ruler of Kierman?
(a) Mazier Ozier.
(b) Rukmedin Achomak.
(c) Corobar Achomak.
(d) Reobarle Ormus.

3. Why was the city of Tai-du built?
(a) Kanbalu was built too close to a major body of water.
(b) Astrologers said Kanbalu was destined to become rebellious.
(c) Kanbalu had become too run down and old.
(d) Kanbalu was attacked and burned to the ground.

4. 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 Ark of Noah.
(b) The Fountain of Oil.
(c) The Golden Tablets.
(d) The Gate of Iron.

5. How many legitimate wives did the grand khan have?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of water could be found in Kobiam?

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

4. ______________ was an unknown term in medieval language.

5. Who is being addressed in the Prologue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What needs did a practical traveler and merchant have in order to survive along the route?

2. Describe the various manufactures in the kingdom of Kierman.

3. In Chapter 5, what miraculous circumstances are said to have taken place at Saint Lunardo?

4. In Chapter 30, discuss the importance of the miracle that took place at the church dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Who did the miracle favor? Why was it important to the followers? How did the miracle affect the Mussulmans?

5. Tell about the ceremony that took place when emperors or princes (grand khan's) were carried for interment to the mountain of Altai.

6. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos, with a baron, to the Pope?

7. Why was Marco Polo sent as an emissary of the Great Kahn throughout the empire?

8. Discuss the custom observed upon the birth of a son in the city of Sachion. Use Chapter 37 as a reference.

9. Describe the physical attributes of the grand khan.

10. Describe the city of Karakoran.

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