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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "The Travels of Marco Polo" was first introduced to the reading public in the thirteenth century as what?
(a) "A Description of the Kingdoms."
(b) "A Description of the Provinces."
(c) "A Description of the World."
(d) "A Description of the Empires."

2. The Great Khan succeeded _______ to rule the eastern part of the Mongol empire.
(a) Arikbuga.
(b) Mangku Kaan.
(c) Chinghiz.
(d) Tuli.

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

4. Experiences between leaving in 1271 and returning in 1292 are described by Marco Polo through his chroniclers_________ and __________.
(a) Rustichello and Saint Barsamo.
(b) Ramusio and Rustigielo.
(c) Ramusio and Kustichello.
(d) Latham and Ramusio.

5. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?
(a) Rustichello.
(b) King Arghun.
(c) Kubilai Kahn.
(d) Chief Alau.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Idolaters" include________.

2. Marco Polo was _________ years old when Pope Clement died.

3. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.

4. What year did Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo sail to Sudak?

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

(see the answer key)

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