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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. Who controlled the trade in the Indian Ocean in the 12th century?
(a) The British.
(b) The Chinese.
(c) Persians and Arabs.
(d) The Japanese.

2. What kingdom was established around 1500 B.C.?
(a) The Shang.
(b) The Swang Kingdom.
(c) The Ming Dynasty.
(d) The Tang Empire.

3. When did the treasure fleet return from its 7th voyage?
(a) 1431.
(b) 1433.
(c) 1430.
(d) 1432.

4. What was Zhu Di in the process of doing at the time the fourth treasure fleet set sail?
(a) Negotiating with the Mongols.
(b) Preparing his wedding.
(c) Preparing to invade Japan.
(d) Relocating the capital city.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sons did Zhu Yuanzhang father?

2. When did Zhu Yuanzhang die?

3. Who took the Chine Empire throne in 1398?

4. Who were the descendants of the Chinese seafaring people?

5. What happened to Madame Wang after the dedication of the Forbidden City, according to "Chapter 9, Fires in the Forbidden City"?

(see the answer key)

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