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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the doctrine of faith held by the Tartars, according to Chapter 48?
(a) They believed in a deity whose nature was to subdue the world.
(b) They believed in a deity whose nature was of wrath.
(c) They believed in a deity whose nature was sublime and heavenly.
(d) They believed in a deity whose nature was full of intellect.

2. "Idolaters" include________.
(a) Buddhists and Jews.
(b) Hindus and Mahomets.
(c) Hindus and Buddhists.
(d) Saracens and Cathayans.

3. A thief could pay ______ the value of the property stolen in order to escape all further punishment.
(a) Nine times.
(b) Twenty times.
(c) Twelve times.
(d) Six times.

4. Kashcar was known for its production of what?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Wine.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?

2. According to the introduction, what made "The Travels of Marco Polo" a best seller?

3. Why was an umbrella carried overhead of the grand khan?

4. Why was the city of Tai-du built?

5. The Polos were not able to return to Constantinople for fear of what?

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