View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what period did the southern Asian migrate to Taiwan, the Philippines, and Fiji?
(a) 9000 B.C. to 1300 B.C.
(b) 9000 B.C. to 7300 B.C.
(c) 9000 B.C. to 130 B.C.
(d) 5000 B.C. to 1300 B.C.

2. Why did the Emperor order the construction of the treasure ship?
(a) To bring riches to the Empire.
(b) To bring orders for large ships to Chineses shipyards.
(c) To show the world the strength of the Empire.
(d) To show the Empire's craftsmanship.

3. Who were the descendants of the Chinese seafaring people?
(a) The Hawaiian people.
(b) The British.
(c) Seafaring people of Indonesia and Polynesia.
(d) Aborigines.

4. Whom was Zhu Di the son of?
(a) Zhu Yuanzhang.
(b) A consort.
(c) A Mongol.
(d) A Persian prisoner.

5. How long did the first historic Chinese kingdom last?
(a) 700 years.
(b) 200 years.
(c) 300 years.
(d) 500 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the first unified Chines empire created?

2. What were the eunuchs castrated before puberty called?

3. When did the Emperor order the Fujian province to produce oceangoing ships, according to "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet"?

4. What emperor understood the profitable results of trade and commerce?

5. When did the Yi people start the Chinese seafaring tradition, according to "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 215 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample