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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. Where did the warships escorting the treasure fleet first engage pirates?
(a) The Persian Sea.
(b) The Indian Ocean.
(c) The Yellow Sea.
(d) The Strait of Malacca.

2. When did the Yi people start the Chinese seafaring tradition, according to "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples"?
(a) 2000 B.C.
(b) 3000 B.C.
(c) 4000 B.C.
(d) 1000 B.C.

3. How much of his army did Khubilai Khan lose during the invasion of Burma, according to "Chapter 3, The Prisoner and the Prince"?
(a) 80%.
(b) 75%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 25%.

4. When did the Song Dynasty rule China?
(a) 960-1279 A.D.
(b) 760-1279 A.D.
(c) 960-1879 A.D.
(d) 960-1379 A.D.

5. How large of an army did the Chinese have when they took the provincial seat at Kunming?
(a) 300,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 500,000.
(d) 200,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the treasure fleet enter into conflict with Alakeswara?

2. What house led the Chinese army that defeated the Mongols in 1382?

3. Why did the ships built for the south seas sport a pointed hull?

4. When did Zhu Di claim the throne of China?

5. When did Zhu Yuanzhang die?

(see the answer key)

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