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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 northern and eastern Mongols accept to make peace with Zhu Di?
(a) They could not pass the great wall.
(b) They saw the profit in it.
(c) They needed supplies to survive.
(d) They feared his army.

2. How did the leader of the Timur die?
(a) Poisoned by a snake.
(b) Killed by an archer.
(c) Killed by his wife.
(d) Natural causes.

3. How large of an army did the Chinese have when they took the provincial seat at Kunming?
(a) 500,000.
(b) 200,000.
(c) 100,000.
(d) 300,000.

4. Why was the entire Empire forced to take part in the building of the Emperor's fleet?
(a) A large amount of coal was needed.
(b) A large number of sailors was needed.
(c) A large amount of builders were needed.
(d) A large amount of wood was needed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the treasure fleet go before stopping at Ceylon during its third voyage?

2. When did the Song Dynasty rule China?

3. What city was believed to be the greatest one in the 7th Century A.D.?

4. Who took power over the Chinese Empire in 1279?

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

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