View a FREE sample

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 distance between Kangigu and Amu?

2. Who or what was Kara-moran?

3. What big animal was found in Bangala?

4. How many wives did the king of Kangigu have?

5. What was the chief aim or goal of Facfur?

Short Essay Questions

1. How could one enter the town of Pau-ghin, and why?

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

3. Describe the marks of the Jews, Christians, and Saracens who lived in Abascia.

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

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

6. What could be found at the top of a mountain in Zeilan?

7. Tell what types of things were produced on the island of Java.

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

9. Describe the fishery business in the province of Maabar.

10. Describe ambergris. What was it, and where was it found? How was it used?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Book 3, Chapter 47-48 details Great Turkey and its king, Kaidu. King Kaidu was the nephew of the grand khan and was shown special favor by the grand khan even though Kaidu was not obedient to him. Evaluate the leadership styles of Kaidu and the grand khan. Explain the differences in the way they each rule their subjects. Use examples from the text in your response.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,035 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample