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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Arabian Sea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the people of Karkan suffer from swollen legs and goiters?
(a) Curses.
(b) Bad drinking water.
(c) Malnutrition.
(d) Tainted food.

2. The city of Arzingan was located in ___.
(a) Kogni.
(b) Armenia Minor.
(c) Armenia Major.
(d) Ormus.

3. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos and a baron to the Pope requesting a hundred men?
(a) To show his people how to become Catholic and to obtain holy water at the sepulcher in Jerusalem.
(b) To Teach Christianity and to get holy water at the sepulcher in Jerusalem.
(c) To teach Christianity and get oil from a lamp at the sepulcher in Jerusalem.
(d) To decorate a room for him to worship in and to get oil from a lamp at the sepulcher in Jerusalem.

4. What type of water could be found in Kobiam?
(a) Citrus flavored water.
(b) Salt water.
(c) Sulfur water.
(d) Bitter water.

5. What did the inhabitants of Soccotera collect from whales?
(a) Ambergris.
(b) Blubber.
(c) Teeth.
(d) Meat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the king of Maabar wear?

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

3. What was used as an antidote for poison?

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

5. What did the inhabitants of Kangigu make wine from?

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