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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo started a venture sailing to Sudak to __________.
(a) Sell minerals.
(b) Sell jewels.
(c) Sell silk.
(d) Sell spices.

2. An envoy of Hulaga invited the Polos to join his trip to the Great Khan of the Tartars, __________.
(a) Kubilai.
(b) Arikbuga.
(c) Kaidu.
(d) Chinghiz.

3. _______________ was chosen to replace Queen Bulagan after her death.
(a) Kogatin.
(b) Khutulun.
(c) Napir Asu.
(d) Khanum Organa Hatum.

4. Barka Khan was the lord of ______________.
(a) Levant.
(b) Tartary.
(c) Persia.
(d) Bukhara.

5. Marco Polo's father and uncle were _________________.
(a) Merchants in Constantinople.
(b) Traders from Constantinople.
(c) Merchants in Genoa.
(d) Traders from Genoa.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Marco Polo, in the central part of Armenia lies an exceedingly large and high mountain. What can be found on this mountain?

2. How is Marco Polo described in the Prologue?

3. Marco Polo's descriptions of human history are ______________.

4. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos and a baron to the Pope requesting a hundred men?

5. In 1292, Marco Polo safely delivered a bride for _____.

(see the answer key)

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