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

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

3. What was Malacca's survival dependent on?
(a) Being allied with China.
(b) Aggressive trade policies.
(c) A strong army.
(d) A strong navy.

4. In what year were Khubilai Khan's forces defeated by the Chinese?
(a) 1368.
(b) 1365.
(c) 1568.
(d) 1358.

5. When did the Emperor order the Fujian province to produce oceangoing ships, according to "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet"?
(a) 1405.
(b) 1407.
(c) 1403.
(d) 1402.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the first historic Chinese kingdom last?

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

3. Why did the Yi turn to the sea for their subsistence?

4. Where did the warships escorting the treasure fleet first engage pirates?

5. How did the Emperor extend the number of oceangoing ships without building new ones?

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