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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle East.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Merchants in the city of Yasdi manufactured what?
(a) Silk cloth.
(b) Swords.
(c) Golden cups.
(d) Woven baskets.

2. According to Marco Polo, in the central part of Armenia lies an exceedingly large and high mountain. What can be found on this mountain?
(a) The Golden Tablets.
(b) The Gate of Iron.
(c) The Fountain of Oil.
(d) The Ark of Noah.

3. From the East in 1206, whom did the Mongol tribes elect to rule northern China?
(a) Barka.
(b) Nayan.
(c) Chinghiz.
(d) Chingis.

4. Which characteristic does not fit Marco Polo's description of Turkomans?
(a) Accepting of others.
(b) Dull of intellect.
(c) Followers of Mahomet.
(d) Rude people.

5. The narrator who translated the stories in "The Travels of Marco Polo" was from where?
(a) China.
(b) Genoa.
(c) Spain.
(d) Pisa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marco Polo's father and uncle were _________________.

2. Arghun was the king of _____________.

3. The Polos survived ______________ for three years until Pope Clement died.

4. Barka Khan was the lord of ______________.

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

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