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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. During what period did the southern Asian migrate to Taiwan, the Philippines, and Fiji?
(a) 9000 B.C. to 1300 B.C.
(b) 9000 B.C. to 130 B.C.
(c) 5000 B.C. to 1300 B.C.
(d) 9000 B.C. to 7300 B.C.

2. How did the Emperor extend the number of oceangoing ships without building new ones?
(a) He bought Indian ships.
(b) He asked for donations from other kingdoms.
(c) He captured Japanese ships.
(d) He refurbished existing ships.

3. What compromised Chinese trade interests in the 3rd century A.D?
(a) The rise of Japanese piracy.
(b) The fall of the Han Dynasty.
(c) The fall of available wood to build chips.
(d) The rise of the British Navy.

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

5. What resources came to China from Burma in the 7th Century?
(a) Sulfur.
(b) Glass.
(c) Black pepper.
(d) Salt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sons did Zhu Yuanzhang father?

2. When did the third voyage of the treasure fleet start, according to "Chapter 6, The Strange Kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon"?

3. What did the Chinese commander of the treasure fleet bring with plans to leave it in a place of honor?

4. Who described the existence of ships similar to those of the early Chinese seafarer in South America?

5. What modern types of vessels were the early Chinese seafarers using similar to?

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