PASE(2023-07)

Which can be inferred from the following?

"Although the Khan did not want his visitors to leave, the Polos finally received permission to return home in 1292."

• The Polos wanted to remain in China.

• The Khan kept the Polos in China longer than they had planned.

• The Polos were forced to go back to Italy when the Khan became upset.

• The Polos got sick of eating Chinese food all the time.

Which would the author most likely agree with?

• Marco should have remained in China with the Khan.

• The Khan was unable to rule his empire without the Polos' help.

• Marco's experiences helped the West gain knowledge about the East.

• Marco was the world's greatest explorer.

Based on the following, what did Khublai Khan most likely think about the Polos?

"They made themselves useful to the Khan, and undertook carious missions and tasks for him. It is likely that the Khan considered it an honor that these Europeans--who were rare in China--had made this extremely difficult journey, and he took the opportunity to make good use of their skills and knowledge."

• He thought their service was beneficial for his empire.

• He thought they had too many secrets to be trustworthy.

• He thought they were a threat to his power.

Which is true about Khan's messenger system?

• It used multiple horses to cover large distances quickly.

• It used one person to run letters to other cities.

• It was limited to short distances.

• It was slow and complicated.

Which is NOT mentioned as something new that Marco Polo saw in Kublai Khan's empire?

• paper money

• books

• coal

• asbestos cloth

Which detail does NOT describe a place that was part of Marco Polo's journey?

• Marco continued his observations while on the ocean voyage by way of Sumatra and India.

• While he was in the service of Kublai Khan, ... Marco Polo was able to learn and experience many things that were new to Europeans.

• Marco Polo's trip had, in fact, started more than 9,000 km away in Venice.

• The historic event took place in 1275 at the Khan's luxurious summer capital in Shangdu, in what is now northern China.

What is the correct order of events?

I. Marco Polo visited Daidu, the Khan's new capital.

II. Marco Polo returned to Venice.

III. Marco Polo sailed in the direction of Sumatra and India.

IV. Marco Polo met Kublai Khan in Shangdu.

• III, I, II, IV

• I, II, III, IV

• IV, I, III, II

• II, III, I, IV

Identify the ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The waiter despises ill-mannered customers who treat her with disrespect.

• admires

• considers

• undertakes

• perceives

What can be inferred about Ibn Battuta from the following?


"He is little celebrated in some parts of the world, yet his name is well known among Arabs."

• Many people outside the Islamic world are unfamiliar with him.

• He was not an important person to Arabs.

• Many people believe that he is a fictional character.

• His story is taught in schools all around the globe.

Which detail supports the diea that Ibn Battuta faced difficulties during his journeys?

• As he watched, the third ship, with all his belongings and slaves, was carried out to sea and never heard from again.

• Prior to his adventures traveling the world, Ibn Battuta studied in Mecca for several years.

• After a lifetime of adventures, Ibn Battuta was finally ordered by the Sultan of Morocco to return home to share his wisdom with the world.

• He traveled to India, seeking profitable employment with the Sultan of Delhi.