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CharlieWard

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Although much of Chinese knowledge of the non-Chinese world was limited, they had some personal contact with its products such as
 
  a. camels from Arabia.
  b. wool from Britannia.
  c. coffee from Turkey.
  d. African slaves in Quanzhou.
  e. carpets from Persia.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the journey of William of Rubruck?
 
  a. He was a Franciscan friar seeking converts among the Mongols.
  b. Rubruck was a representative of Louis XIV.
  c. As a representative of Urban II, he hoped to meet with the Byzantine emperor.
  d. As a merchant, he sought contacts with Mongolian merchants.
  e. As a professional soldier, he was looking for employment as a mercenary.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a


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