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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. Who was in command of the third voyage of the treasure fleet?
(a) Zheng He.
(b) Zhu Zi.
(c) Wang Tan.
(d) Tang Wi.

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

3. How many oceangoing ships did the Emperor order the Fujian province to build?
(a) 137.
(b) 237.
(c) 139.
(d) 197.

4. What compromised Chinese trade interests in the 3rd century A.D?
(a) The rise of the British Navy.
(b) The fall of available wood to build chips.
(c) The rise of Japanese piracy.
(d) The fall of the Han Dynasty.

5. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang forbid his sons from attending his funeral?
(a) He wanted them to pray for him at the temple.
(b) He didn't want his concubines to be stolen.
(c) He didn't want his tomb looted.
(d) He feared they would fight to gain power.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who destroyed the pagoda Zhu Di built in honor of his mother?

2. Where was the treasure fleet launched from?

3. What were the duties of the medical officers on the Emperor's ships?

4. When did Zhu Di claim the throne of China?

5. Why did the ships built for the south seas sport a pointed hull?

(see the answer key)

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