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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 was the chief aim or goal of Facfur?

2. How deep was the sea between Lochac and the island of Pentan?

3. Why didn't the grand khan bring Java under his control?

4. What was the circumference of Java the Lesser?

5. Murphili was known for what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the practice of tattooing in the province of Kangigu. Who had this done, and how?

2. What were the inhabitants of Kael addicted to and why? Also describe the battle that ensued when one person was insulted by another.

3. Why was Marco Polo detained in the kingdom of Samara for five months?

4. Describe the physical attributes of the men and women of Zenzibar.

5. Explain why King Dor was captured by Prester John's men. How was he captured? What became of him?

6. What was produced in great quantities in the kingdom of Kon-cha? What expensive vegetable was also found?

7. Describe what took place at the city of Tin-gui-gui.

8. What did the people on the island of Zipangu do with their dead? What did they place in the mouth of the dead?

9. Describe the fishery business in the province of Maabar.

10. Where was the province of Karaian located and who governed it? Describe the ruler.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The province of Balashan was made up of Mahometans. It was an extensive kingdom that was governed by princes in hereditary succession. Discuss how rule under one family, for generations, impacts a kingdom for benefit or detriment.

Essay Topic 2

Book 1, Chapter 37 details a particular custom that was followed in regards to burial for persons of rank in the city of Sachion. Who was called upon to help, and why? How was the funeral day decided? Why would the funeral day be prolonged? How was a body preserved if the funeral was prolonged? How were meals served during the wait for a funeral? What if the main door could not be used to remove the body? What was placed with the dead body at burial and why? Are there any customs similar to this today? If yes, describe them.

Essay Topic 3

Book 2, Chapter 68 describes the noble and magnificent city of Kin-sai. Why did Marco Polo consider Kin-sai noble and magnificent? Based on the details in the book, do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Use examples from the book in your response and thesis statement.

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