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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Prisoner and the Prince.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what period did the southern Asian migrate to Taiwan, the Philippines, and Fiji?
(a) 5000 B.C. to 1300 B.C.
(b) 9000 B.C. to 1300 B.C.
(c) 9000 B.C. to 130 B.C.
(d) 9000 B.C. to 7300 B.C.

2. What were the eunuchs castrated before puberty called?
(a) Pure from childhood.
(b) Little women.
(c) Sha-yi.
(d) Castras.

3. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang forbid his sons from attending his funeral?
(a) He wanted them to pray for him at the temple.
(b) He didn't want his tomb looted.
(c) He feared they would fight to gain power.
(d) He didn't want his concubines to be stolen.

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

5. What did the first boat people cross, according to "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples"?
(a) The water between Java and Sulawesi.
(b) The water between China and Taiwan.
(c) The Yellow River.
(d) The Yangtze.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Yi forefathers migrate from?

2. Who forced the first historic kingdom from the inland to the shores?

3. What dynasty was established in 618 A.D.?

4. In what year were Khubilai Khan's forces defeated by the Chinese?

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

(see the answer key)

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