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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why did the people of Karkan suffer from swollen legs and goiters?
2. The grand khan's military men carried a golden tablet with what type of picture engraved upon it?
3. What allowed the inhabitants of Baldach or Bagadet to transport their goods to and from the sea of India?
4. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?
5. What did the name Kanbalu mean?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the custom observed upon the birth of a son in the city of Sachion. Use Chapter 37 as a reference.
2. Why was Marco Polo sent as an emissary of the Great Kahn throughout the empire?
3. Using Chapter 4 as a reference, describe three attributes of Armenia Major.
4. What does the narrator of Marco Polo's travels proclaim this book does?
5. In Chapter 30, discuss the importance of the miracle that took place at the church dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Who did the miracle favor? Why was it important to the followers? How did the miracle affect the Mussulmans?
6. Describe the physical attributes of the grand khan.
7. What happened to the Polos while they were traveling to see the Pope?
8. Why was Marco Polo not adept in describing countries, towns and natural features?
9. Tell about the custom in Peyn that pertained to married men and women.
10. Describe the various manufactures in the kingdom of Kierman.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Book 3, Chapter 47-48 details Great Turkey and its king, Kaidu. King Kaidu was the nephew of the grand khan and was shown special favor by the grand khan even though Kaidu was not obedient to him. Evaluate the leadership styles of Kaidu and the grand khan. Explain the differences in the way they each rule their subjects. Use examples from the text in your response.
Essay Topic 2
Book 2, Chapter 16 details the grand khan's adventures with his falconers. Discuss reasons why the grand khan participated. Was this a useful sport or pure enjoyment? Cite examples from the text in your response and thesis.
Essay Topic 3
Zorzania was ruled in part by Tartars and in part by native princes. Why were native princes in control of part of the province, and why would rule by different rulers in the same area be a problem? Use examples from the text to support your response and thesis.
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