Question

Which statement about Dhofar shows an objective perspective?Read the excerpt from chapter 8 of The Travels of Marco Polo. Dhofar is a fine city of great size and splendor lying about 500 miles northwest of Shihr. Here again, the people are Saracens and worship Mahomet, and are subject to a count who is likewise subject to the sultan of Aden. You must understand that this city is still within the province of Aden. The city stands on the sea and has a very good port, frequented by many merchant ships that import and export great quantities of merchandise. Many good Arab steeds, and horses from other lands as well, are brought here, and the merchants make a handsome profit on them. The city has many other cities and towns under its sway. Here again, good incense grows in profusion - I will tell you how.