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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 produced in large quantities in Lochac?

2. What did the name Ach-baluch Manji signify?

3. What could be said of the priests of Servenath?

4. Why didn't the grand khan bring Java under his control?

5. What was a sheikhs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the practice of tattooing in the province of Kangigu. Who had this done, and how?

2. What happened during the rainy season in the kingdom of Murphilior Monsul?

3. Describe the fishery near the city of Kain-du. What was found there, and who could use it?

4. What were the inhabitants of Kael addicted to and why? Also describe the battle that ensued when one person was insulted by another.

5. Where was the province of Karaian located and who governed it? Describe the ruler.

6. Explain why King Dor was captured by Prester John's men. How was he captured? What became of him?

7. Describe how money was made in the province of Kain-du.

8. What was produced in great quantities in the kingdom of Kon-cha? What expensive vegetable was also found?

9. What was significant about the city of Yan-gui?

10. Describe the physical attributes of the men and women of Zenzibar.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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