There are prophets who are worshipped and to whom everybody does reverence. The Christians say their god was Jesus Christ; the Saracens, Mohammed; the Jews, Moses; and the idolaters Sakamuni Borhan [that is, Sakiamuni Buddha, who was the first god to the idolaters]; and I do honor and reverence to all four, that is to him who is the greatest in heaven and more true, and him I pray to help me.”

Question

This is an excerpt of a document written by the Italian merchant Marco Polo during the thirteenth century after his visit to the Yuan dynasty. Which of the following historical arguments is best supported by this excerpt?
A.The primary source document supports the argument that the Yuan dynasty was tolerant of different religious practices.
b. The primary source document supports the historical narrative that the Mongols gave the best jobs to Mongols over the ethnic Han population.
c. The primary source document supports the historical narrative that the Mongols gave preferential treatment to certain religions.
d. the secondary source document supports the historical narrative that the Mongols persecuted idolators

Answer 1

The best-supported historical argument by the excerpt from Marco Polo's document is:

A. The primary source document supports the argument that the Yuan dynasty was tolerant of different religious practices.

In the excerpt, Marco Polo expresses reverence for multiple religious figures from different faiths, indicating an acknowledgment of various beliefs and practices. This reflects a level of religious tolerance in the Yuan dynasty, which was known for its diverse population and relative acceptance of various religions.