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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. From the East in 1206, whom did the Mongol tribes elect to rule northern China?
(a) Chinghiz.
(b) Nayan.
(c) Chingis.
(d) Barka.

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

3. According to the Prologue, what things does Marco Polo describe in the book?
(a) Things he sees and things he hears from others.
(b) Only the truth of what he sees.
(c) Things he stumbles upon.
(d) The mysteries of the world.

4. In Zorzania, the king was usually called _______ .
(a) David Zorzania.
(b) David Abaku.
(c) David Tartar.
(d) David Melik.

5. An envoy of Hulaga invited the Polos to join his trip to the Great Khan of the Tartars, __________.
(a) Arikbuga.
(b) Kubilai.
(c) Chinghiz.
(d) Kaidu.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many young female attendants did each legitimate wife have?

2. How many legitimate wives did the grand khan have?

3. The city of Arzingan was located in ___.

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

5. What type of chair did the grand khan sit on when he was riding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the city of Karakoran.

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. Describe the physical attributes of the grand khan.

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

5. Why did the Polos return to Arghun, kahn of the Levant, with a bride?

6. According to Chapter 3, what three classes of inhabitants resided in Turkomania?

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

8. 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?

9. Why was Marco Polo not adept in describing countries, towns and natural features?

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

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