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

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

3. What happened to the young sons of the defeated Mongols?
(a) They were imprisoned.
(b) They were killed.
(c) They were freed.
(d) They were castrated.

4. When did the Shogun that sent the envoys to China die?
(a) 1410.
(b) 1411.
(c) 1413.
(d) 1412.

5. What was Zhu Yuanzhang's distinction during the fight against the Mongols?
(a) Killing women.
(b) Riding a dragon.
(c) Participating in the battle.
(d) Not killing civilians.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Confucius' teaching do to those who made their living from the sea?

3. What did Zhu Di refer to himself as?

4. What special feature did the Emperor's fleet include, according to "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet"?

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

(see the answer key)

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