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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. Why was Zheng He's appointment unique?
(a) He was not of noble heritage.
(b) He was a farmer.
(c) He was a eunuch.
(d) She was a woman.

2. What resources came to China from Burma in the 7th Century?
(a) Glass.
(b) Sulfur.
(c) Salt.
(d) Black pepper.

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

4. What shape were the sails of the treasure ship ?
(a) Square.
(b) Octogonal.
(c) Triangular.
(d) Circular.

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 Zhu Yuanzhang's distinction during the fight against the Mongols?

2. Where did the fleet first stop on its way to India?

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

4. When did the Song Dynasty rule China?

5. What city was believed to be the greatest one in the 7th Century A.D.?

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