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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. How did Khubilai Khan lose part of his army during the invasion of Burma?
(a) Starvation.
(b) The plague.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Typhus.

2. What did the Emperor do to Alakeswara when he was brought before him?
(a) He imprisoned him.
(b) He put him back on the throne.
(c) He killed him.
(d) He pardoned him.

3. What special feature did the Emperor's fleet include, according to "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet"?
(a) Water tankers.
(b) Fishing ships.
(c) Greenhouse ships.
(d) Pleasure ships.

4. What resources came to China from Persia in the 7th Century?
(a) Pistachios.
(b) Coal.
(c) Gold.
(d) Caviar.

5. What city did Marco Polo say was "greater than any city"?
(a) Beijin.
(b) Hangzhou.
(c) Wen Mibng.
(d) Venice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of trade developed in the 7th and 8th Century?

2. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang forbid his sons from attending his funeral?

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

4. Where was the treasure fleet to sail on its third voyage?

5. Where was the treasure fleet launched from?

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