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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. Why did the treasure fleet enter into conflict with Alakeswara?
(a) He refused to speak with them.
(b) He refused to allow them on the island.
(c) He kicked them out because he was offended.
(d) He refused to let the tri lingual tablet be erected.

2. Why did the inhabitants of central China decide to leave the area?
(a) The Yangzi River was iced over.
(b) The Yellow River overflowed.
(c) The cattle died of poisoning.
(d) The Mongols invaded.

3. When was the second voyage of the treasure fleet planned for?
(a) 1508.
(b) 1409.
(c) 1408.
(d) 1418.

4. Whom did Zhu Yunwen allow to return to Zhu Di?
(a) 25 of Zhu Di's concubines.
(b) Zhu Di's three remaining sons.
(c) Zhu Di's wife.
(d) 2,000 of Zhu Di's soldiers.

5. What did Zhu Di appoint Zheng He do, according to "Chapter 5, Destination: Calicut"?
(a) Doctor of the fleet.
(b) Prime political negotiator.
(c) Second in command.
(d) Commander of the treasure fleet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kingdom was established around 1500 B.C.?

2. What shape were the sails of the treasure ship ?

3. How many sons did Zhu Yuanzhang father?

4. What appeared during the building of the fleet?

5. What ship building tool did the Chinese develop in the 10th century?

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