Analyzing Author's Purpose and Perspective in a Travelogue
Question 142580 • FL-1001340-English 2 A
Which details from the text reflect the cultural context of the historical period in which Marco Polo wrote his travelogue? Check all that apply.“The city stands on the sea.”“The malik of Hormuz has a castle.”“Ships . . . make the voyage in twenty days.”“The people are Saracens who worship Mahomet.”“It is said to measure about 4,000 miles in circumference.”
Answer
A
“The city stands on the sea.”
B
“The malik of Hormuz has a castle.”
C
“Ships . . . make the voyage in twenty days.”
D
“The people are Saracens who worship Mahomet.”
E
“It is said to measure about 4,000 miles in circumference.”