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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Destination: Calicut.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the treasure fleet launched from?
(a) The Yangzi.
(b) HangZu.
(c) Beijin.
(d) The Yellow Sea.

2. What country did the Mongols invade in 1274?
(a) The Phillipines.
(b) Japan.
(c) China.
(d) Persia.

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

4. Why did the treasure fleet wait several months at the first stop?
(a) It was waiting for the monsoon to end.
(b) It was waiting for supplies to arrive.
(c) The commander was sick.
(d) It was waiting for silk to be produced.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Emperor order the Fujian province to produce oceangoing ships, according to "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet"?

2. Why was Zheng He's appointment unique?

3. When did Zhu Di claim the throne of China?

4. Why did the inhabitants of central China decide to leave the area?

5. What city did Marco Polo say was "greater than any city"?

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