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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. Who described the existence of ships similar to those of the early Chinese seafarer in South America?
(a) American missionaries.
(b) Native Americans.
(c) Portuguese explorers.
(d) Spanish explorers.

2. What did Confucius' teaching do to those who made their living from the sea?
(a) Made them leave China.
(b) Turned them into second class citizens.
(c) Made them abandon their craft.
(d) Made them enemies of the Empire.

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

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

5. What did Confucius say about contact with foreigners?
(a) Nothing could be gained from them.
(b) They were necessary.
(c) They were profitable.
(d) They were evil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What caused the sea to rise quickly?

3. How did Confucius refer to China?

4. When did Confucius live, according to "Chapter 2, Confucians and Curiosities"?

5. What dynasty made Confucianism the basis of the Chinese moral code?

(see the answer key)

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