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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Emissaries of the Dragon Throne.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Confucius say about contact with foreigners?
(a) Nothing could be gained from them.
(b) They were necessary.
(c) They were evil.
(d) They were profitable.

3. When did the Shogun that sent the envoys to China die?
(a) 1412.
(b) 1410.
(c) 1413.
(d) 1411.

4. Where was Parameswara driven out from?
(a) China.
(b) Sumatra.
(c) India.
(d) Ceylon.

5. When did Zhu Yuanzhang die?
(a) 1298.
(b) 1388.
(c) 1398.
(d) 1398.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Zhu Di refer to himself as?

2. What color were the sails of the treasure ship?

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

4. Who was Zhu Di's favorite Korean concubine?

5. What did the Emperor do to Alakeswara when he was brought before him?

(see the answer key)

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