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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 did the very devoted servants of the king of Maabar do when the king died?

2. Who was Mangalu?

3. A particular vegetable in Kon-cha was very similar in color and smell to _____.

4. The people of Basman paid tribute to whom?

5. What was produced in Dulfar?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Chapter 43 talks about the mountainous people outside of the province of Kardandan. Why did these people exchange gold for silver with merchants?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Formulate reasons why Marco Polo's book was then and is still today, an important historical book. Use examples from the text in your response and thesis statement.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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