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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Kubilai Khan fought a great battle with whom?
2. Who is being addressed in the Prologue?
3. The Great Khan issued ___________ to assure lodging and needs when the Polos went to the Pope.
4. Trade-routes were costly to follow, so high value commodities like ________________ were needed to make a profit on the way.
5. What months did the grand khan reside in Kanbalu?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why were the Polos worried about the death of the grand khan in relation to returning home?
2. What happened to the Polos while they were traveling to see the Pope?
3. What needs did a practical traveler and merchant have in order to survive along the route?
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. Describe the physical attributes of the grand khan.
6. Describe the wives of the grand khan.
7. After describing Kesmur, Marco Polo said he reserved the description of India for a third book. Why is this so?
8. Why was Marco Polo not adept in describing countries, towns and natural features?
9. Why was Marco Polo sent as an emissary of the Great Kahn throughout the empire?
10. In Chapter 5, what miraculous circumstances are said to have taken place at Saint Lunardo?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Book 2, Chapter 68 describes the noble and magnificent city of Kin-sai. Why did Marco Polo consider Kin-sai noble and magnificent? Based on the details in the book, do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Use examples from the book in your response and thesis statement.
Essay Topic 2
The province of Balashan was made up of Mahometans. It was an extensive kingdom that was governed by princes in hereditary succession. Discuss how rule under one family, for generations, impacts a kingdom for benefit or detriment.
Essay Topic 3
Book 3, Chapter 1 describes in great detail the kind of ships used for navigation in India prior to Marco Polo being there and ships used while Marco Polo was there. Analyze the construction of the ships as detailed in the text, and compare that construction to ship construction of today. Use examples from the book when referencing ships from Middle Ages.
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