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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ________ stone was only available as a gift from the king, according to Chapter 26.
(a) Balshan tanzinite.
(b) Jasper.
(c) Balass ruby.
(d) Chalcedonies.

2. Tartars mostly survived on ____________ while on an expedition.
(a) Meat.
(b) Barley.
(c) Berries.
(d) Milk.

3. 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 wanted to start new provinces with multiple groups of Tartars.
(d) He thought they would be better able to defend themselves.

4. What type of chair did the grand khan sit on when he was riding?
(a) A pearl chair.
(b) A bamboo chair.
(c) A gold chair.
(d) A silver chair.

5. Survival required a practical traveler and merchant to take advantage of ___________along the route with natural and man-made obstacles.
(a) Water, shelter and food.
(b) People, places and food.
(c) Food, water and transport.
(d) Shelter, routes and people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos and a baron to the Pope requesting a hundred men?

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

3. Marco Polo stayed at the Great Khan's court for _____ years to do many missions.

4. Kubilai Khan fought a great battle with whom?

5. What generation khan was Kubilai Khan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Tell about the ceremony that took place when emperors or princes (grand khan's) were carried for interment to the mountain of Altai.

2. After describing Kesmur, Marco Polo said he reserved the description of India for a third book. Why is this so?

3. Why were the Polos worried about the death of the grand khan in relation to returning home?

4. Why did the Polos return to Arghun, kahn of the Levant, with a bride?

5. Describe the personal guards for the grand khan.

6. Describe the wives of the grand khan.

7. Discuss the custom observed upon the birth of a son in the city of Sachion. Use Chapter 37 as a reference.

8. What happened to the Polos while they were traveling to see the Pope?

9. What happened between King Arghun and Lady Kogatin?

10. Describe Lesser Armenia as Marco Polo did in Chapter 2.

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