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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. Whom was Zhu Di the son of?
(a) A Mongol.
(b) Zhu Yuanzhang.
(c) A consort.
(d) A Persian prisoner.

2. How many sons did Zhu Yuanzhang father?
(a) 25.
(b) 26.
(c) 12.
(d) 89.

3. What dynasty was established in 618 A.D.?
(a) The Tang dynasty.
(b) The Ming dynasty.
(c) The Yi dynasty.
(d) The Wang dynasty.

4. What was Zhu Yuanzhang's distinction during the fight against the Mongols?
(a) Killing women.
(b) Not killing civilians.
(c) Participating in the battle.
(d) Riding a dragon.

5. Why was Parameswara having problems when the treasure fleet came to his kingdom?
(a) He challenged Siamese authority.
(b) His fleet lost a major battle against pirates.
(c) His army was rebelling.
(d) His army suffered from malaria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the treasure fleet wait several months at the first stop?

2. What did the crew of the treasure fleet think was causing typhoons?

3. When did the Song Dynasty rule China?

4. When was the largest of the treasure fleet expeditions ordered, according to "Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals"?

5. What did the first boat people cross, according to "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples"?

(see the answer key)

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