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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Strange Kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kingdom was established around 1500 B.C.?
(a) The Shang.
(b) The Tang Empire.
(c) The Swang Kingdom.
(d) The Ming Dynasty.

2. What color were the sails of the treasure ship?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

3. In what countries were artifacts similar to those of the first historical kingdom found?
(a) France and England.
(b) Iran and Pakistan.
(c) Iraq and Israel.
(d) Peru and Mexico.

4. What modern types of vessels were the early Chinese seafarers using similar to?
(a) Sailing rafts.
(b) Cruise ships.
(c) Triremes.
(d) Tub boats.

5. What regions were in economic peril because of Zhu Yuanzhang's retreat from trade?
(a) Inland China.
(b) Japan.
(c) Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula.
(d) Macao.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does archeological evidence indicate about the Yi people?

2. Where was Parameswara driven out from?

3. How large of an army did the Chinese have when they took the provincial seat at Kunming?

4. How many oceangoing ships did the Emperor order the Fujian province to build?

5. What did Confucius say about contact with foreigners?

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