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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. What was the name of the eldest legitimate son of the grand khan?

2. The grand khan's military men carried a golden tablet with what type of picture engraved upon it?

3. Marco Polo was _________ years old when Pope Clement died.

4. Marco Polo's father and uncle were _________________.

5. Barka Khan was the lord of ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Marco Polo write this book?

2. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos, with a baron, to the Pope?

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

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

5. Describe the physical attributes of the grand khan.

6. Describe Lesser Armenia as Marco Polo did in Chapter 2.

7. Describe the wives of the grand khan.

8. After describing Kesmur, Marco Polo said he reserved the description of India for a third book. Why is this so?

9. What needs did a practical traveler and merchant have in order to survive along the route?

10. Describe the city of Karakoran.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The grand khan usually stayed in the city of Kanbalu during December, January and February. Kanbalu was located toward the north-eastern part of the province of Cathay. The great palace was on the southern side of the new city. Explore possible reasons why the grand khan felt he needed to go to the city of Kanbalu for these particular months, and what possible benefit was there in staying at the great palace rather staying put where he was? Use Book 2, Chapter 6 as a reference.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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