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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. Who ruled the Western ports of India when the treasure fleet arrived?
(a) The Zamorin.
(b) The Tizamo.
(c) The Ishama.
(d) The Nerus.

2. Where did the fleet first stop on its way to India?
(a) Beijin.
(b) The entrance of the Min river.
(c) Macao.
(d) Wi-tang.

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

4. What caused the sea to rise quickly?
(a) Volcanic activity.
(b) Wind.
(c) The ice melting.
(d) A large earthquake.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet" say were used in command position?

2. How many oceangoing ships did the Emperor order other provinces to build?

3. What was Zhu Yuanzhang's distinction during the fight against the Mongols?

4. How much of his army did Khubilai Khan lose during the invasion of Burma, according to "Chapter 3, The Prisoner and the Prince"?

5. What did the first boat people cross, according to "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples"?

(see the answer key)

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