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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Song Dynasty rule China?
(a) 960-1879 A.D.
(b) 960-1379 A.D.
(c) 960-1279 A.D.
(d) 760-1279 A.D.

2. Why did the inhabitants of central China decide to leave the area?
(a) The Yangzi River was iced over.
(b) The Yellow River overflowed.
(c) The Mongols invaded.
(d) The cattle died of poisoning.

3. What were the Indonesians trying to escape from during the first and second millennium B.C.?
(a) Invading Spanish settlers.
(b) The volcanoes of the region.
(c) The lack of fresh water.
(d) War with the Micronesians.

4. Why did the Emperor order the construction of the treasure ship?
(a) To bring riches to the Empire.
(b) To show the world the strength of the Empire.
(c) To bring orders for large ships to Chineses shipyards.
(d) To show the Empire's craftsmanship.

5. What were the eunuchs castrated before puberty called?
(a) Castras.
(b) Sha-yi.
(c) Little women.
(d) Pure from childhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who described the existence of ships similar to those of the early Chinese seafarer in South America?

2. What city did Marco Polo say was "greater than any city"?

3. What resources came to China from Burma in the 7th Century?

4. What emperor understood the profitable results of trade and commerce?

5. Who does "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet" say were used in command position?

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