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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. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.
2. ______________ was an unknown term in medieval language.
3. According to the Prologue, what things does Marco Polo describe in the book?
4. Chingis-khan was revered as a ______.
5. Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo started a venture sailing to Sudak to __________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Marco Polo report to the grand khan upon return from his voyage to the East Indies?
2. 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?
3. Why did the grand khan have a new city built at Tai-du?
4. Tell about the custom in Peyn that pertained to married men and women.
5. Describe the physical attributes of the grand khan.
6. Why was Marco Polo sent as an emissary of the Great Kahn throughout the empire?
7. What happened between King Arghun and Lady Kogatin?
8. According to Chapter 3, what three classes of inhabitants resided in Turkomania?
9. Describe how paper money issued by the grand khan was made.
10. Describe the various manufactures in the kingdom of Kierman.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Book 1, Chapter 37 details a particular custom that was followed in regards to burial for persons of rank in the city of Sachion. Who was called upon to help, and why? How was the funeral day decided? Why would the funeral day be prolonged? How was a body preserved if the funeral was prolonged? How were meals served during the wait for a funeral? What if the main door could not be used to remove the body? What was placed with the dead body at burial and why? Are there any customs similar to this today? If yes, describe them.
Essay Topic 2
Book 1, Chapter 49 describes in detail the particular organization of Tartar armies. Discuss how this arrangement could help and/or hinder the Tartar's battle strategy. Use examples from the book in your response and thesis.
Essay Topic 3
Zorzania was ruled in part by Tartars and in part by native princes. Why were native princes in control of part of the province, and why would rule by different rulers in the same area be a problem? Use examples from the text to support your response and thesis.
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