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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. Who was the ruler of Kierman?

2. Kubilai Khan fought a great battle with whom?

3. What could be found in Kierman?

4. Barka Khan was the lord of ______________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the city of Karakoran.

3. Describe the wives of the grand khan.

4. Why were the Polos worried about the death of the grand khan in relation to returning home?

5. What does the narrator of Marco Polo's travels proclaim this book does?

6. Using Chapter 4 as a reference, describe three attributes of Armenia Major.

7. What did Marco Polo report to the grand khan upon return from his voyage to the East Indies?

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

9. Describe the personal guards for the grand khan.

10. Tell about the custom of showing respect to strangers from the district of Kamul.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Using Book 2, Chapter 8 as a reference, explain the treasonable practices used in the city of Kanbalu which caused it to rebel. Also, describe the apprehension and punishment of those involved. Use examples for the text in your response and thesis.

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