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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 dynasty made Confucianism the basis of the Chinese moral code?
(a) The Han Dynasty.
(b) The Tang Dynasty.
(c) The Wangzu Dynasty.
(d) The Ming Dynasty.

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

3. Why did the Emperor order the construction of the treasure ship?
(a) To bring orders for large ships to Chineses shipyards.
(b) To show the world the strength of the Empire.
(c) To bring riches to the Empire.
(d) To show the Empire's craftsmanship.

4. When did the treasure fleet return from its third voyage?
(a) 1411.
(b) 1412.
(c) 1421.
(d) 1416.

5. What type of trade developed in the 7th and 8th Century?
(a) Coal trade.
(b) Human trade.
(c) Horse trade.
(d) Silk trade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the fleet first stop on its way to India?

2. Who was commanding the pirates that the treasure fleet defeated?

3. What caused the sea to rise quickly?

4. What did the first boat people cross, according to "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples"?

5. Whom did Zhu Yunwen allow to return to Zhu Di?

(see the answer key)

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