I know im late but here the answer:
Q-What did the Great Map cover? Why was it important? (Site 1)
Answer- Their great map covered the areas in which there was land but it wasn't divided yet into states and such. This was important because if you where a traveling, you would (must) have a map or something to navigate with.
Q-What did Suleiman of Basra say about the porcelain of China? (Site 1)
Answer- Chinese have pottery which was in good quality, these where bowls made for fine glass drinking cups. The sparkle of water can be seen through it, even though it's pottery
Q-What was Marco Polo's response to paper money? How did he react? (Site 2)
Answer- I think he wasn't used to it because all he was accustomed to was using gold.
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