When China Ruled the Seas: The Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405-1433 Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples to Chapter 9, Fires in the Forbidden City

Quiz: Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples to Chapter 9, Fires in the Forbidden City

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How many oceangoing ships did the Emperor order the Fujian province to build?
a) 137.
b) 237.
c) 139.
d) 197.

2. What regions were in economic peril because of Zhu Yuanzhang's retreat from trade?
a) Japan.
b) Inland China.
c) Macao.
d) Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula.

3. What modern types of vessels were the early Chinese seafarers using similar to?
a) Cruise ships.
b) Triremes.
c) Tub boats.
d) Sailing rafts.

4. What does "Chapter 7, Emissaries of the Dragon Throne" say Zhu Di went to great lengths to do regarding the Mongols?
a) Force them back north.
b) Mount tribes against each other. (read more)