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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far was Zipangu in India, from Manji in China?
(a) 925 miles.
(b) 1500 miles.
(c) 1250 miles.
(d) 650 miles.

2. What was used for currency in Tholoman?
(a) Stamped paper.
(b) Porcelain shells.
(c) Special stones.
(d) Notched wood.

3. Inhabitants of Dulfar collected and sold ______ to India.
(a) Arabian horses.
(b) Tarantulas.
(c) Camels.
(d) Pearls.

4. Murphili was known for what?
(a) Silk.
(b) Silver.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Oil.

5. What was primarily and preferably eaten in Madagascar?
(a) Camel.
(b) Horse.
(c) Elephant.
(d) Cow.

6. What regulated life in Maabar?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Enchanters.
(c) The king.
(d) Astrology.

7. What was the name of the general who invaded Ziamba?
(a) Baksis.
(b) Yachi.
(c) Cantari.
(d) Sogatu.

8. What type of people were the inhabitants of Ka-chan-fu?
(a) Idolaters.
(b) Buddhists.
(c) Christians.
(d) Turkomans.

9. What lay five hundred miles south of Kesmacoran?
(a) The Isle of Monkeys and the Isle of Horses.
(b) The Isle of Christians and the Isle of Idolators.
(c) The Isle of Man and the Isle of Woman.
(d) The Isle of Monks and the Isle of Priests.

10. Who dove with the oyster divers?
(a) Enchanters.
(b) Monks.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Priests.

11. How many towns were under the jurisdiction of Yan-gui?
(a) 12.
(b) 24.
(c) 31.
(d) 8.

12. Ships in India were built from ___________.
(a) Gopher wood.
(b) Fir timber.
(c) Oak timber.
(d) Pine wood.

13. What type of woman did the men of Thebeth like to marry?
(a) Virgins.
(b) Only very beautiful women.
(c) Rich women.
(d) Non-virgins.

14. What did the men of Lambri have?
(a) A tail like a dog.
(b) A nose like a parrot.
(c) Teeth like a jackal.
(d) Eyes like a goat.

15. What did the name Chin-san Bay-an mean?
(a) Many horses.
(b) Great warrior.
(c) Strong wall.
(d) Hundred-eyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the inhabitants of Soccotera collect from whales?

2. What did most merchants bring to Madagascar to sell?

3. Where did the Bramins derive their origin?

4. What year did Kublai attack Ziamba?

5. What was the chief aim or goal of Facfur?

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