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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue; Preface; Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the great wars in China revolved around which drug?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Opium.
(d) Heroin.

2. Which is not one of the countries mentioned as a location in China's periphery?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Burma.
(c) Korea.
(d) Hong Kong.

3. Mao once claimed that the population of China declined from 50 million to ____ million.
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 30.
(d) 40.

4. In 1820, China produced ____ of the world GDP.
(a) 25%.
(b) 20%.
(c) 30%.
(d) 40%.

5. Who is the ancient sage often referred to in the text?
(a) Confucius.
(b) Plato.
(c) Homer.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ____ Emperor is considered to be the founder of China.

2. During which period did the decline take place?

3. What is Kissinger's first name?

4. Who was China's leader at the time?

5. The high point of the _____ Dynasty was also the turning point for China.

(see the answer key)

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