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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. What does "tian xia" mean?
(a) All under Heaven.
(b) Only one Emperor.
(c) United we stand.
(d) Together in faith.

2. What was the time period of the Song Dynasty?
(a) 960-1279.
(b) 840-1162.
(c) 780-1022.
(d) 910-1341.

3. Which method is used to translate Chinese close to the Roman alphabet?
(a) Anglo-Roman.
(b) Wade-Giles.
(c) Confucian.
(d) Pinyin.

4. The ____ Emperor is considered to be the founder of China.
(a) Red.
(b) Orange.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

5. Which American political scientist is mentioned?
(a) Mitchell.
(b) Pye.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Frank.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which year was a letter dispatched from China to the US?

2. In what year did Zheng He's expeditions stop abruptly?

3. In what month was the meeting called?

4. Which is not one of the nomadic groups mentioned?

5. What is Kissinger's first name?

(see the answer key)

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