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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many legitimate wives did the grand khan have?
(a) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

3. People of Vokhan were of which religious persuasion?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Christian.
(c) Mahometans.
(d) Hindus.

4. What were the names of the three magi?
(a) Balksar, Palasta, Gaspar.
(b) Baldasar, Gaspar, Belchior.
(c) Demogar, Haldasar, Gaspar.
(d) Belchior, Dyava, Haldasar.

5. Why did Prester John try to separate the Tartars?
(a) He was worried they were becoming too lazy.
(b) He was apprehensive of their strength.
(c) He thought they would be better able to defend themselves.
(d) He wanted to start new provinces with multiple groups of Tartars.

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

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

8. What was the name of the eldest legitimate son of the grand khan?
(a) Cinegaus.
(b) Kanuba.
(c) Themur.
(d) Chingis.

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

10. What allowed the inhabitants of Baldach or Bagadet to transport their goods to and from the sea of India?
(a) A hard, dirt-paved road.
(b) A great river flowing in the midst of the city.
(c) Camel caravans.
(d) Strong and willing men carrying goods.

11. Marco Polo's descriptions of human history are ______________.
(a) Limited and inaccurate.
(b) Extensive but inaccurate.
(c) Astute.
(d) Limited but accurate.

12. What did the workers at Saint Barsamo make?
(a) Silk hats.
(b) Woolen girdles.
(c) Woolen hats.
(d) Cotton girdles.

13. What gift was sent from one of the Tartar princes to the Roman Pontiff from the city of Chinchitalas?
(a) A bronze statue.
(b) A brilliant ruby.
(c) A coral salamander.
(d) A woven napkin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take to cross the desert called Lop?

2. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?

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

4. _________ were not inhabitants of Tauris.

5. What could be found in the castle of Paipurth, which was located between Trebizond and Tauris?

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