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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. Merchants in the city of Yasdi manufactured what?

2. What did the name Kanbalu mean?

3. How long did it take to cross the desert called Lop?

4. According to the introduction, what made "The Travels of Marco Polo" a best seller?

5. An envoy of Hulaga invited the Polos to join his trip to the Great Khan of the Tartars, __________.

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. Describe the birthday of the grand khan.

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

5. Describe the personal guards for the grand khan.

6. Why did the grand khan have a new city built at Tai-du?

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

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

9. Why did Marco Polo write this book?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the islands of Java and Java Minor, Maabar, and Madagascar. Which island do you think was the most valuable? Why? Which island was the least valuable? Why? Back up your answers with reasons from the book. Use Book 3, Chapters 7, 10, 20, and 36 as references.

Essay Topic 3

Nicolo and Maffeo Polo were respectable merchants of Venice. They set sail in the year 1250 for Constantinople and arrived there in safety. Discuss the underlying goals the brothers had in wanting to go to Constantinople. Use examples from the text to support your response and thesis. Use Book 1, Chapter 1 as a reference.

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