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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, A People Called Baijini.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Zhu Di's mother?
(a) She was imprisoned in an iron skirt and died of cold outside.
(b) She was fed to the dogs.
(c) She escaped to Japan.
(d) She was sentenced to life in prison.

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

3. What were the duties of the medical officers on the Emperor's ships?
(a) Look after the water supply.
(b) Prevent scurvy.
(c) Collect medicinal herbs from other countries.
(d) Take care of the women on board.

4. What ship building tool did the Chinese develop in the 10th century?
(a) Tar.
(b) The hammer.
(c) Dry docks.
(d) Masts.

5. When did the treasure fleet return from its 7th voyage?
(a) 1430.
(b) 1433.
(c) 1431.
(d) 1432.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was China's main reason for nurturing good relations with Malacca?

2. Why did the treasure fleet enter into conflict with Alakeswara?

3. What was Zhu Di in the process of doing at the time the fourth treasure fleet set sail?

4. Why was the entire Empire forced to take part in the building of the Emperor's fleet?

5. What modern country were the Banjuni from?

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