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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. What did the workers at Saint Barsamo make?

2. The Great Khan issued ___________ to assure lodging and needs when the Polos went to the Pope.

3. Marco Polo was curious and adept in seeing and describing the natural history of __________________.

4. The ________ stone was only available as a gift from the king, according to Chapter 26.

5. Chingis-khan was revered as a ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Marco Polo sent as an emissary of the Great Kahn throughout the empire?

2. Describe the birthday of the grand khan.

3. Describe the personal guards for the grand khan.

4. Why did the grand khan have a new city built at Tai-du?

5. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos, with a baron, to the Pope?

6. Describe the city of Karakoran.

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

8. Tell about the custom in Peyn that pertained to married men and women.

9. Why was Marco Polo not adept in describing countries, towns and natural features?

10. In Chapter 5, what miraculous circumstances are said to have taken place at Saint Lunardo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Tauris was a large and noble city belonging to the province of Irak (Iraq), which contained many other cities and fortified places, but this was the largest and most important city. Tell how the inhabitants supported themselves, where they traded, what types of items might be found there, what type of people lived there, the type of gardens found there, and the religions. How does Iraq compare today? Use Book 1, Chapters 9-10 as a reference.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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