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

2. How were the Confucian principals taught to Zhu's sons?
(a) Though religious books.
(b) Through horror stories.
(c) Through stories of sacrifice and loyalty.
(d) Through stories of war.

3. Whom did Zhu Yunwen allow to return to Zhu Di?
(a) Zhu Di's wife.
(b) 2,000 of Zhu Di's soldiers.
(c) 25 of Zhu Di's concubines.
(d) Zhu Di's three remaining sons.

4. What color were the sails of the treasure ship?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Parameswara having problems when the treasure fleet came to his kingdom?

2. What Chinese building methods made the building of the treasure ship possible?

3. Where was the treasure fleet launched from?

4. Who was in command of the third voyage of the treasure fleet?

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

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