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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. Who was in command of the third voyage of the treasure fleet?
(a) Zhu Zi.
(b) Wang Tan.
(c) Zheng He.
(d) Tang Wi.

2. What was China's main reason for nurturing good relations with Malacca?
(a) Malacca's repair facilities.
(b) Bring stability to the region.
(c) Malacca's sulfur mines.
(d) Malacca's reserves in gold.

3. What were Japan's envoys in charge of doing, according to "Chapter 7, Emissaries of the Dragon Throne"?
(a) Studying Confucius.
(b) Opening a trade relationship.
(c) Supporting opponents of the Emperor.
(d) Stealing boat manufacturing techniques.

4. What country did the Mongols invade in 1274?
(a) Persia.
(b) Japan.
(c) The Phillipines.
(d) China.

5. What was Malacca's survival dependent on?
(a) Being allied with China.
(b) A strong navy.
(c) Aggressive trade policies.
(d) A strong army.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom was Zhu Di the son of?

3. What gift was Zhu Di fascinated with, according to "Chapter 6, The Strange Kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon"?

4. What dynasty was Zhu Di part of ?

5. What ship building tool did the Chinese develop in the 10th century?

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