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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Confucians and Curiosities.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did the inhabitants of central China decide to leave the area?
(a) The cattle died of poisoning.
(b) The Yellow River overflowed.
(c) The Yangzi River was iced over.
(d) The Mongols invaded.

3. What emperor understood the profitable results of trade and commerce?
(a) Ayak do.
(b) Goa Wen.
(c) Zhu Wen.
(d) Goa Zong.

4. How long did the first historic Chinese kingdom last?
(a) 300 years.
(b) 500 years.
(c) 200 years.
(d) 700 years.

5. What city was believed to be the greatest one in the 7th Century A.D.?
(a) Beijin.
(b) Chang'an.
(c) Chi-Wen.
(d) Zhu Towan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Confucius say about contact with foreigners?

2. What does archeological evidence indicate about the Yi people?

3. When were the Yi able to migrate to Alaska and North America?

4. What did Confucius' teaching do to those who made their living from the sea?

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

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