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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 did Wang Zhi try to rebuild a powerful navy?
(a) 1457.
(b) 1475.
(c) 1477.
(d) 1478.

2. What modern types of vessels were the early Chinese seafarers using similar to?
(a) Tub boats.
(b) Sailing rafts.
(c) Triremes.
(d) Cruise ships.

3. Where did Zheng He die?
(a) In prison.
(b) In India.
(c) At his home.
(d) At sea.

4. In what countries were artifacts similar to those of the first historical kingdom found?
(a) Iran and Pakistan.
(b) Iraq and Israel.
(c) France and England.
(d) Peru and Mexico.

5. What were the duties of the medical officers on the Emperor's ships?
(a) Take care of the women on board.
(b) Look after the water supply.
(c) Prevent scurvy.
(d) Collect medicinal herbs from other countries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ship building tool did the Chinese develop in the 10th century?

2. When did the Emperor order the Fujian province to produce oceangoing ships, according to "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet"?

3. How long did the first historic Chinese kingdom last?

4. Where did the Yi forefathers migrate from?

5. Why was Zheng He's appointment unique?

(see the answer key)

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