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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. Where were the three magi buried?
2. An envoy of Hulaga invited the Polos to join his trip to the Great Khan of the Tartars, __________.
3. In Zorzania, the king was usually called _______ .
4. According to the Prologue, what things does Marco Polo describe in the book?
5. _________ were not inhabitants of Tauris.
Short Essay Questions
1. Why was Marco Polo not adept in describing countries, towns and natural features?
2. In Chapter 5, what miraculous circumstances are said to have taken place at Saint Lunardo?
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. Why did the Polos return to Arghun, kahn of the Levant, with a bride?
6. Discuss the custom observed upon the birth of a son in the city of Sachion. Use Chapter 37 as a reference.
7. Why did Marco Polo write this book?
8. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos, with a baron, to the Pope?
9. Tell about the custom of showing respect to strangers from the district of Kamul.
10. Describe the personal guards for the grand khan.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Tauris was a large and noble city belonging to the province of Irak (Iraq), which contained many other cities and fortified places, but this was the largest and most important city. Tell how the inhabitants supported themselves, where they traded, what types of items might be found there, what type of people lived there, the type of gardens found there, and the religions. How does Iraq compare today? Use Book 1, Chapters 9-10 as a reference.
Essay Topic 2
The Desert of Lop was vast and hard to cross. Compare and contrast the way Marco Polo crossed the Desert of Lop to the way you would have crossed the Desert of Lop during the Middle Ages.
Essay Topic 3
The grand khan was not persuaded by any one religion, thus, he honored Christians, Jews, Mahometans, and idolaters at their respective festivals. Discuss his motives for honoring each. Use examples from the book in your response and thesis. Use Book 2, Chapters 1-2 as a reference.
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