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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Last Voyage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Forbidden City struck by lightning?
(a) 1426.
(b) 1436.
(c) 1421.
(d) 1416.

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

3. What dynasty was Zhu Di part of ?
(a) The Ming Dynasty.
(b) The Zhu Dynasty.
(c) The Tang Dynasty.
(d) The Wi Dynasty.

4. What does archeological evidence indicate about the Yi people?
(a) They didn't know bronze.
(b) They used tar.
(c) They sacrificed women.
(d) They traveled as far as New Guinea and Australia.

5. Where did the treasure fleet go before stopping at Ceylon during its third voyage?
(a) Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula.
(b) Manila.
(c) Nowhere.
(d) The Philippines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the inhabitants of central China decide to leave the area?

2. What instrument was used by the treasure fleet to mark the passage of time?

3. What country did the Mongols invade in 1274?

4. Who did Zhu Di plan to attack a year after the fire at the Forbidden City?

5. What dynasty was established in 618 A.D.?

(see the answer key)

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