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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the name Kanbalu mean?
(a) City of mass wealth.
(b) City of the beautiful.
(c) City of the great khan.
(d) City of the sovereign.

2. In ____, a battle began with the sultan of Egypt.
(a) Yezd.
(b) Acre.
(c) Ayas.
(d) Zorzania.

3. Why was an umbrella carried overhead of the grand khan?
(a) To keep the sun from burning his skin.
(b) It was a sign of good will.
(c) It denoted rank and authority.
(d) To keep him cool in the heat.

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

5. What did the name Ach-baluch Manji signify?
(a) White city.
(b) Great ruler.
(c) Desolate.
(d) Level ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1272, who was appointed governor of Tudin-fu?

2. What capital and province bore the same name?

3. What did the workers at Saint Barsamo make?

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

5. Where was the mint of the grand khan located?

(see the answer key)

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