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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. What was China's main reason for nurturing good relations with Malacca?
(a) Malacca's reserves in gold.
(b) Bring stability to the region.
(c) Malacca's sulfur mines.
(d) Malacca's repair facilities.

2. When was the first unified Chines empire created?
(a) 121 B.C.
(b) 321 B.C.
(c) 221 B.C.
(d) 521 B.C.

3. How old was Zhu Di when he died?
(a) 48.
(b) 95.
(c) 62.
(d) 64.

4. Who did Zhu Di fight and eventually win against in the last years of his life?
(a) The Uriyangqad Mongols.
(b) The Japanese pirates.
(c) The British Navy.
(d) The Tartar.

5. What did Zhu Di appoint Zheng He do, according to "Chapter 5, Destination: Calicut"?
(a) Commander of the treasure fleet.
(b) Prime political negotiator.
(c) Doctor of the fleet.
(d) Second in command.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a flying tiger in the 13th century?

2. Where did the warships escorting the treasure fleet first engage pirates?

3. What was Alakeswara the commander of?

4. Who predicted the fire that followed the Forbidden City being struck by lightning?

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

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