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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 show the world the strength of the Empire.
(c) To bring riches to the Empire.
(d) To show the Empire's craftsmanship.

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

3. What Tibetan leader did Zhu Di have a good relationship with?
(a) Bebshini Shegpa.
(b) Dailahi Bomba.
(c) Sherpa Mbabshin.
(d) Mbitiam Shep.

4. What was a flying tiger in the 13th century?
(a) A kite.
(b) A canon.
(c) A Chinese warship.
(d) A firework.

5. How many sons did Zhu Yuanzhang father?
(a) 12.
(b) 26.
(c) 25.
(d) 89.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dynasty was Zhu Di part of ?

2. How many oceangoing ships did the Emperor order other provinces to build?

3. What happened to the young sons of the defeated Mongols?

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

5. How much of his army did Khubilai Khan lose during the invasion of Burma, according to "Chapter 3, The Prisoner and the Prince"?

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