Question

Read the excerpt from chapter 8 of The Travels of Marco Polo and study the map. The city stands at the mouth or entrance of the gulf of Kalhat, so that no ship can enter or leave the gulf except by leave of its rulers. The malik of this city thus has a powerful hold over the sultan of Kerman, to whom he is subject. For sometimes the sultan imposes some due on the malik of Hormuz or one of his brethren, and they refuse to pay it, and the sultan sends an army to enforce payment. How does the map help the reader understand the passage? The map helps the reader understand the elevation of Kalhat The map helps the reader understand the distance to Kalhat from Sharkh The map helps the reader understand the size of Kalhat The map helps the reader understand Kalhat's location on the Gulf of Kalhat.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) the map helps the reader understand Kalhat’s location on the Gulf of Kalhat.  

The map helps the reader to understand the passage because it helps the reader understand Kalhat’s location on the Gulf of Kalhat.  

We the help of the map, the reader can locate the place where the action takes place and the type of region Marco Polo was visiting. Kalhat is a see-line in the North Eastern part of Dhafar. The city is described to be on the shore with a great view of one of the most beautiful Mosques the author had found. It also has many bazaars surrounding the area. Most people who lived there were merchants.

Answer 2

The correct answer here is The map helps the reader understand Kalhat's location on the Gulf of Kalhat.

The map shows the exact location in space as well as the way Kalhat is protected.