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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the treasure fleet go before stopping at Ceylon during its third voyage?
(a) The Philippines.
(b) Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula.
(c) Manila.
(d) Nowhere.

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

3. When did the third voyage of the treasure fleet start, according to "Chapter 6, The Strange Kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon"?
(a) Spring of 1409.
(b) Fall of 1409.
(c) Summer of 1409.
(d) Fall of 1419.

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

5. What resources came to China from Burma in the 7th Century?
(a) Black pepper.
(b) Glass.
(c) Salt.
(d) Sulfur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Alakeswara the commander of?

2. When did the Song Dynasty rule China?

3. How did the Emperor extend the number of oceangoing ships without building new ones?

4. When did Confucius live, according to "Chapter 2, Confucians and Curiosities"?

5. What kingdom was established around 1500 B.C.?

(see the answer key)

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