View a FREE sample

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 was Alakeswara the commander of?
(a) The Chinese land army.
(b) The strongest faction fighting for the control of Ceylon.
(c) The weakest faction fighting for the control of Ceylon.
(d) The interpreter brought by the Chinese.

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

3. How many factions were fighting for the control of Ceylon?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

4. Who took the Chine Empire throne in 1398?
(a) Zhu Wa-yi.
(b) Zhu The.
(c) Zhu He.
(d) Zhu Yunwen.

5. How many ships were part of the second voyage of the treasure fleet?
(a) 68.
(b) 158.
(c) 36.
(d) 72.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city did Marco Polo say was "greater than any city"?

2. What was the west coast of India known for?

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

4. Why was the entire Empire forced to take part in the building of the Emperor's fleet?

5. What appeared during the building of the fleet?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 230 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample